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EX03 ZXC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,247 mi
Last recorded81,247 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 ZXC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 81,247 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 79,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 75,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 75,213 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 75,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SUSPECT GEARBOX SELECTOR SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear CRACKS APPEARING IN TREAD PATTERN

Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,228 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear on both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible selector seal behind cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,591 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,745 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,764 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 70,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,528 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 68,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,996 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,995 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,923 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 63,923 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,465 miles

fuel injectors seals chuffing

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f wiper blade smearing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,738 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,958 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,819 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,437 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,335 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,999 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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EX03 ZXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EX03 ZXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX03 ZXC registered?

EX03 ZXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EX03 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 ZXC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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