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BT03 ZGJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,021 mi
Last recorded61,021 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

RegistrationBT03 ZGJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 61,021 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 61,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 58,354 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 58,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 55,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 53,494 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 52,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 52,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 50,241 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 47,764 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 47,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 41,858 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 41,858 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,590 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,581 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 40,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,084 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,053 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,418 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,970 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 25,970 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,736 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,810 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,636 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 17,541 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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BT03 ZGJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BT03 ZGJ, 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 BT03 ZGJ registered?

BT03 ZGJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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