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NJ03 KUU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,437 mi
Last recorded96,437 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 KUU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2025 96,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

damage to front of vehicle

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2024 89,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering rack gator (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,659 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 83,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,565 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crash bar corroded

rear axle corroded

steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,342 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 76,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 74,696 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe is corroded

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and front to rear brake pipe is corroded ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 74,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake pipe is corroded

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and front to rear brake pipe is corroded ()

front brake pads are low and discs slightly lipped

Pass 23 Oct 2019 71,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 71,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,886 miles

Both front tyres are perished between tread

Offside Front tyre has small cut in sidewall of tyre

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes are corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes are corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged due to being run flat

Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,676 miles

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall wearing thin

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,728 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,605 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,787 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,745 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,705 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,439 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,830 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,819 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,255 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,981 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 23,614 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 KUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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