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EA03 MZW

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,192 mi
Last recorded179,192 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 MZW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 179,192 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 168,130 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 161,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Apr 2024 161,889 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 161,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 155,359 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap rubber badly perished

Fail 17 Mar 2023 155,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 51% (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 36% (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap rubber badly perished

Pass 29 Mar 2022 149,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel cyl. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 149,367 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel cyl. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 142,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 137,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,409 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 131,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,000 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 118,879 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,707 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 105,334 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,981 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,189 miles

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

windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,836 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 80,836 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,588 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,804 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 65,804 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,711 miles

osf tyre on 2mm nsf tyre on 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,581 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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EA03 MZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA03 MZW, 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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EA03 MZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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