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AU03 TKZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,031 mi
Last recorded90,031 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TKZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 90,031 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 90,013 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 89,991 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Offside Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake discs heavily worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2025 85,884 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 84,615 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 84,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror glass insucure

Pass 12 Jan 2023 81,565 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 81,557 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,420 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 72,824 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 69,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,584 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 66,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 63,807 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud adrift

Fail 16 May 2017 63,804 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud adrift

Pass 12 May 2016 63,132 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 62,044 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 61,401 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 59,454 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,814 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2011 53,873 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,583 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 47,436 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,828 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,267 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 41,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,031 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,806 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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AU03 TKZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU03 TKZ, 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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AU03 TKZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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