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EJ03 ZST

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,887 mi
Last recorded159,887 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 ZST
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 159,887 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 159,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 154,139 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 146,640 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 138,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 131,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 123,722 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 116,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 106,417 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 94,821 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 83,632 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,991 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 82,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,365 miles

corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,454 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,364 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 65,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,905 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,787 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 50,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,321 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,839 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 37,839 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 32,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,263 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,162 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 ZST is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZST, 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 ZST registered?

EJ03 ZST is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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