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DS03 TZW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

135,518 mi
Last recorded135,518 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 TZW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 135,518 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear axle trailing arm bush mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 131,573 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s rear chassis areas by axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 127,742 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 127,742 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 123,475 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 118,636 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 118,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,904 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 113,904 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 108,953 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 102,426 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,299 miles

o/s n/s rear shocker bump stops deterioated

Pass 10 Oct 2016 89,477 miles

o/s n/s rear shocker bump stops deterioated

Pass 16 Oct 2015 82,256 miles

o/s n/s rear shocker bump stops deterioated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,505 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,947 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,138 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,513 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,020 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,047 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,582 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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DS03 TZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 DS03 TZW, 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 DS03 TZW registered?

DS03 TZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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