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MK03 PRX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,100 mi
Last recorded137,100 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 PRX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 137,100 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 136,950 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 136,617 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 136,616 miles

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire around fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 135,773 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 135,173 miles

Corrosion underside to rear inner sills and suspension components

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 134,701 miles

Aux belt split

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked But not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 134,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Aux belt split

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked But not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 133,396 miles

Air conditioning leak o\s\f

Offside Front headlight poor pattern

Fail 22 Mar 2019 133,394 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding o\s\r brake hose marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Air conditioning leak o\s\f

Pass 21 Mar 2018 132,332 miles

cannot inspect brake as it is covered with grease offside front

Pass 25 Mar 2017 131,396 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 131,396 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 130,084 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 128,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 126,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 116,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 112,998 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 112,998 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 103,316 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 103,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 99,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 89,401 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 82,541 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 82,457 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 68,074 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 52,038 miles

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

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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MK03 PRX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 MK03 PRX, 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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MK03 PRX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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