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MW03 ZXT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,157 mi
Last recorded126,157 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 ZXT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 126,157 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 126,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 118,584 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing down low

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jan 2019 108,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

child seat fitted in nearside rear seat

Fail 7 Jan 2019 108,333 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

child seat fitted in nearside rear seat

Pass 24 Jan 2018 97,634 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,689 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,458 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Jan 2016 82,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,337 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 73,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 70,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,721 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,315 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,519 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,391 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 40,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,376 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,032 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 19,593 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 3 May 2006 19,593 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in tyre

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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MW03 ZXT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MW03 ZXT, 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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MW03 ZXT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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