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RL03 ZBP

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,127 mi
Last recorded96,127 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 ZBP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,127 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 93,714 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension coil springs corroded

Offside front top shock absorber locking nut corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 91,634 miles

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

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

Offside front top shock absorber locking nut corroded

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 89,341 miles

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

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

Offside front top suspension mount lock nut corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,605 miles

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front top shock absorber lock nut corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 84,354 miles

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front top shock absorber locking nut corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,899 miles

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

Offside Front Upper top suspension mount locking nut badly corroded

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear shockabsorber covers broken

Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,488 miles

Nearside rear suspension spring corroded

Offside front top suspension locking nut corroded

Washers require attention

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,216 miles

Offside front top suspension locking nut corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,287 miles

both front shockabsorber mounting nuts corroded

both rear shockabsorber covers broken

Fail 15 Jul 2014 59,058 miles

Both front suspension strut mounting nuts corroded

Both rear shock absorber cover mountings broken

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,058 miles

Both front suspension strut mounting nuts corroded

Both rear shock absorber cover mountings broken

Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,844 miles

Both front top susapension mounting nuts corroded

Both rear shockabsorber covers insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,952 miles

Front top suspension lock nuts corroded (Now greased)

Offside rear shockabsorber cover broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,592 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

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

Suspension top nuts corrded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,250 miles

Both front top suspension leg nuts corroded

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,990 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,159 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,925 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,738 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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RL03 ZBP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RL03 ZBP, 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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RL03 ZBP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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