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2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,177 mi
Last recorded67,177 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ZVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 67,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 67,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 57,024 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 57,023 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 55,794 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 53,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 51,878 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 51,878 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 49,505 miles

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose Steering wheel has a cover that slips. (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2019 49,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant Low

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,661 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,893 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,535 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 41,484 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,484 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,909 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,012 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 31,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,964 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,698 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 28,698 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,694 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,899 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,299 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 1,305 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 10,763 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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DA03 ZVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA03 ZVW, 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 DA03 ZVW registered?

DA03 ZVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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