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SD03 DZU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,483 mi
Last recorded82,483 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 DZU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 82,483 miles

fuel tank filler neck pipes corroding

o/s front outer wheel arch corroding

signs of coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear inner sills corroding

center/rear exhaust joint clamp corroded

exhaust system corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2026 82,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear inner sills corroding

center/rear exhaust joint clamp corroded

exhaust system corroding

fuel tank filler neck pipes corroding

o/s front outer wheel arch corroding

signs of coolant leak

Pass 28 Feb 2025 75,414 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroding

n/s rear tyre perishing on 3.5m

slight leak to center/rear exhaust joint

Fail 26 Feb 2025 75,375 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroding

n/s rear tyre perishing on 3.5m

slight leak to center/rear exhaust joint

Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,584 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,958 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 68,153 miles

cloudy front lamp covers

Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,248 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 64,248 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 59,944 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 59,517 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR TWO PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,510 miles

slight rear floor to sill

Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,929 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 49,929 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,255 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 48,656 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,751 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 46,966 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,178 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,146 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,565 miles

Oil leak

drivers door panel missing also passenger rear panel missing

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,079 miles

drivers window trim loose

rear passenger window trim damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,858 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 23,271 miles

N/S/R O/S/R TYRES HAVE CRACKS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 23,271 miles

N/S/R O/S/R TYRES HAVE CRACKS

Pass 9 Feb 2006 16,790 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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SD03 DZU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD03 DZU, 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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What year was SD03 DZU registered?

SD03 DZU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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