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RF03 KME

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

122,712 mi
Last recorded122,712 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 KME
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 122,712 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 122,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 116,495 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 116,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 112,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 106,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 106,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 101,196 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,226 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Not clamped down (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Bump stops worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield slightly loose but unlikely to become detatched

Fail 17 Mar 2020 92,127 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Not clamped down (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Bump stops worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield slightly loose but unlikely to become detatched

Pass 12 Mar 2019 84,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 84,599 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,159 miles

Offside Rear light has condensation

Fail 19 Mar 2018 79,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear light has condensation

Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,191 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,159 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 62,312 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,312 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,330 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,509 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,560 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,116 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,114 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 42,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,370 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 40,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,080 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 31,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,557 miles

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

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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RF03 KME is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF03 KME, 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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RF03 KME is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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