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FM03 ZDX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,685 mi
Last recorded65,685 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ZDX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 65,685 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 64,477 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 64,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 62,748 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 60,645 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,668 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 56,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 56,087 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 56,085 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component insecure PAS pipe/hose insecure osf tyre fouling hose, requires securing. (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,804 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,689 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,728 miles

both h/lamps tarnished,beam pattern acceptable

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,145 miles

front chassis cross member corroded,not within perscribed limits,but reqs att

h/lamps tarnished,patterns ok

osr tyre getting low on tread & edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 40,788 miles

front chassiss cross member corroded quite bad,not within areas to affect steering,braking or engine support,but reqs att asap

Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,253 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,745 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,585 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,522 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,848 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,883 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,834 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,390 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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FM03 ZDX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black 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 FM03 ZDX, 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 FM03 ZDX registered?

FM03 ZDX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is FM03 ZDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 ZDX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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