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MT03 ZFM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

149,919 mi
Last recorded149,919 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 ZFM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 149,919 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 149,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 140,465 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))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 131,142 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))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 125,709 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 125,709 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 122,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 120,683 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,412 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 116,412 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 110,098 miles

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

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

both head lamps starting to fade

n/s rear tyre just in

Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,405 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight cut n/s/f tyre wall

slight damage front number plate

Fail 19 Jun 2017 103,405 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight cut n/s/f tyre wall

slight damage front number plate

Pass 17 Jun 2016 97,361 miles

Both headlamp lenses hazed

Front Both tyre valves cracking

Front Number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 97,361 miles

Both headlamp lenses hazed

Front Both tyre valves cracking

Front Number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,848 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 90,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,471 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,391 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,033 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper poor

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 28 Jun 2011 63,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,840 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 58,183 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,183 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 52,918 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

both rear shocker covers insecure

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s rear hanbrake cable some corrosion

slight noise on rear brakes

some wear in rear gearbox mount

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,742 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre tread 2.0mm

Fail 30 May 2007 39,518 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 May 2007 39,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,408 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 ZFM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MT03 ZFM, 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 ZFM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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