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MJ03 LDL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

66,403 mi
Last recorded66,403 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 LDL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 66,403 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 66,403 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 58,406 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal protection

Pass 8 May 2024 57,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both teat (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 57,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover/under covers fitted

reverse light inop

Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse inop

engine cover/under covers fitted

heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2021 55,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse light inop

Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,150 miles

Nearside Front side mirror loose,advise

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer edge,advise

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tread,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working,advise

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has grease seepage,advise (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer edge cracked,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower heat shield loose,advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 54,148 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front side mirror loose,advise

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer edge,advise

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tread,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working,advise

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has grease seepage,advise (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer edge cracked,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower heat shield loose,advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 51,691 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 51,688 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 49,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,728 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 46,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear road wheel damaged

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Jun 2016 46,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear road wheel damaged

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,293 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 45,293 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,239 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,516 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,562 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,371 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 18,295 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,496 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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MJ03 LDL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ03 LDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ03 LDL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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