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NJ03 KHU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

110,832 mi
Last recorded110,832 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 KHU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 110,832 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 25 Jul 2025 110,226 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front cracking

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

Nearside Rear cracking

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2024 109,645 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2023 107,811 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Under body slight corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 107,064 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,431 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2021 105,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 104,478 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front subframe slightly corroded

underbody and inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,014 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 100,207 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit (cracking between tread

vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,652 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,539 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,624 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2014 81,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 81,187 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,768 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 66,922 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 66,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 56,947 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 56,947 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,294 miles

slight corrsion to front brake pipes

Fail 30 Apr 2009 50,294 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight corrsion to front brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2008 44,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,918 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 42,918 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,238 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,879 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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NJ03 KHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 NJ03 KHU, 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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NJ03 KHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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