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AY03 ZCL

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,259 mi
Last recorded67,259 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZCL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 67,259 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 67,257 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 58,615 miles

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

alternator belt cracking / perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2024 47,718 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 47,708 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 36,703 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 28,024 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 26,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 26,326 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,211 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 26,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,035 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,777 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 25,777 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,848 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,361 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,555 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 21,218 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,907 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,701 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,509 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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AY03 ZCL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY03 ZCL, 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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What year was AY03 ZCL registered?

AY03 ZCL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 March 2003.

Is AY03 ZCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 ZCL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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