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AP03 ZDH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,688 mi
Last recorded122,688 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZDH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 122,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 120,848 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 118,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 115,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Centre Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 115,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Centre Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 112,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 112,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 108,612 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 106,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 100,825 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,680 miles

rear exhaust box started to blister and slightly blow

Pass 30 May 2017 92,969 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,513 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,793 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,596 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,084 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,022 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 50,249 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,037 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,291 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 35,314 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 29,096 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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AP03 ZDH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AP03 ZDH, 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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AP03 ZDH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AP03 ZDH shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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