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AD03 ZPH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,488 mi
Last recorded125,488 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZPH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 125,488 miles

gearbox mount slightly worn

Fail 18 Feb 2025 125,446 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

gearbox mount slightly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2024 111,639 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 sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 111,636 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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 sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear brakes has low effort.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,058 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 100,197 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,793 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 98,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 95,788 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 95,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,764 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,254 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,715 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,098 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,552 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 74,020 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2012 68,632 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,632 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,253 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,157 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 58,157 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,634 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,275 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,338 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,401 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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AD03 ZPH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 AD03 ZPH, 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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AD03 ZPH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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