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MK03 XMU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,065 mi
Last recorded96,065 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 XMU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 96,065 miles

Under the vehicle general corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2026 96,065 miles

Under the vehicle general corroded

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 93,505 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 88,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 81,704 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,162 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 68,977 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 63,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 59,637 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,909 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,964 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 53,728 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 53,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,715 miles

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front brake pipes coroding

Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,606 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,255 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,786 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 37,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front brake pipes coroding

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,843 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,461 miles

nearside front brake pipe coroding

offside rear tyre showing signs of fatigue

Fail 2 Mar 2009 31,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front brake pipe coroding

offside rear tyre showing signs of fatigue

Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,845 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,031 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 27,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 21,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,254 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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MK03 XMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK03 XMU, 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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MK03 XMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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