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MT03 AOZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,940 mi
Last recorded158,940 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 AOZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 158,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underneath has corrosion all over but not considered excessive

Fail 17 Apr 2025 158,939 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2024 158,298 miles

Axle bushes have slight play

Front suspension rusty

Headlights matted

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

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2024 158,295 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle bushes have slight play

Front suspension rusty

Headlights matted

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

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2023 157,411 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Fail 28 Mar 2023 157,411 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 156,292 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 154,862 miles

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

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

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 21 May 2021 154,852 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 15 May 2020 153,753 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 152,350 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 152,312 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 139,678 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 128,231 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 118,053 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 106,774 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 106,774 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 96,366 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2013 86,292 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 76,969 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 66,619 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 55,941 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 43,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 31,129 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 20,288 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 8,648 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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MT03 AOZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 MT03 AOZ, 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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MT03 AOZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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