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AY03 ZDA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,832 mi
Last recorded78,832 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZDA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 78,832 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central brake lamp not working

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside Front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 56,025 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central brake lamp not working

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 55,676 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears [dated 2008] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 55,453 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,170 miles

Central brake lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under side corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 54,516 miles

Central brake light not working

Pass 28 Apr 2018 53,294 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 52,262 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,567 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,861 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,693 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 44,904 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly discoloured.

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Very harsh and abrasive tape used on all door outer trims.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,904 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly discoloured.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Very harsh and abrasive tape used on all door outer trims.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,223 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,869 miles

rear number plate cracked and deteriorating slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,831 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,681 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,464 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,152 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 ZDA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ZDA, 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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AY03 ZDA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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