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EJ03 ZMV

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,902 mi
Last recorded116,902 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 ZMV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 116,902 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 116,902 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 115,676 miles

Brake pipes/fuel pipes are corroded

Front Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 113,596 miles

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

Seapage of oil from underside engine/gearbox

Pass 25 Feb 2022

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 108,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020

Offside drive shaft bearing slight noise

Power steering pump has slight seepage and/or pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,324 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 90,347 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 90,347 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,256 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,739 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,690 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,813 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,794 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,688 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 30,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,713 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,591 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,220 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,576 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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EJ03 ZMV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EJ03 ZMV, 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 EJ03 ZMV registered?

EJ03 ZMV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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