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AX03 MWW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

92,950 mi
Last recorded92,950 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 MWW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 92,950 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure front

Fail 18 Feb 2026 92,943 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust heat shield insecure front

Pass 18 Feb 2025 91,540 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 91,516 miles

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

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

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 Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 86,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Outer sidewall tyre / road wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 73,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,661 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 68,637 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,927 miles

BODY DAMAGE TO O/S/F WING & BUMPER & N/S/R DOOR.

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage POWER HOSE. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre NAIL IN TREAD`S. ()

Spare tyre defective UNDER INFLATED. ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,410 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 55,410 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,468 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 53,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 51,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,053 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 50,049 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,308 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Fail 25 Feb 2014 49,306 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,949 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriated due to age

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 46,949 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriated due to age

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,889 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,506 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,641 miles

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,212 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,270 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 19,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,074 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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AX03 MWW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey 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 AX03 MWW, 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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AX03 MWW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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