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FA03 ACZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,110 mi
Last recorded117,110 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 ACZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 117,110 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 117,110 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 109,014 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 109,009 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 98,918 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 98,918 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER AND OUTER IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX HANGER IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2019 70,622 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 62,211 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 53,344 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 45,576 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 45,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 40,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,349 miles

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc. The offside rear tyre also has a nail in the tread area

Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,947 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,515 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 33,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 32,127 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

headlamp output slightly reduced.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,127 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

headlamp output slightly reduced.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,740 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 29,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,952 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,928 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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FA03 ACZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA03 ACZ, 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 FA03 ACZ registered?

FA03 ACZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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