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MW03 ZXU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,620 mi
Last recorded118,620 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 ZXU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 118,620 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2023 118,620 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2022 115,755 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 115,755 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 113,050 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 112,748 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 109,872 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 109,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 6 Jul 2019 106,686 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 106,686 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 103,235 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 103,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to mid (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 95,502 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 90,419 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 86,246 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 86,246 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 81,488 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,393 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 77,393 miles

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

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

Both rear shocker dampers slightly deteroated

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,201 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,389 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,443 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 64,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,544 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,108 miles

o/s and n/s front wipers and rear wiper

Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,686 miles

offside rear tyre nailed twice

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 ZXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW03 ZXU, 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 ZXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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