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DK03 ZSR

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,451 mi
Last recorded107,451 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ZSR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 107,451 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 107,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS CLOUDY (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXY FORWARD ABOVE FUEL TANK AND ALONG FULL LENGTH (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS CLOUDY (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXY FORWARD (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FROM WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEVEL LOW SLIGHT LEAK FROM HEADER TANK CAP

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26 PERCENT IMBALANCE N/S/R LOWER EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

POWER STEERING FLUID LOW

Pass 20 Jul 2023 101,509 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,727 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 94,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,649 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 87,645 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 81,497 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,123 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 74,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,244 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 68,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,395 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,537 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,548 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 46,220 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,770 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,318 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,755 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 24,801 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,777 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,546 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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DK03 ZSR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK03 ZSR, 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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DK03 ZSR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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