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SV03 MZE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,923 mi
Last recorded113,923 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 MZE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 113,923 miles

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

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bleed nipple broken

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2025 113,860 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ central section hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 106,564 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 103,056 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

axel corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,908 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

axel corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 101,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

axel corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2021 100,635 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear axle mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2021 100,635 miles

Brake performance not tested not performed due to osf broken spring rubbing on inside of Tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear axle mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 98,071 miles

All coil springs corroded

Floor and inner sills have surface corrosion

Fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 96,722 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Fuel filler neck corroded

Injector seal leaking

Rear coil springs springs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 96,722 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Fuel filler neck corroded

Injector seal leaking

Rear coil springs springs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2018 95,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 95,274 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 93,320 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,954 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,857 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 90,850 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres perished

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,204 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 89,204 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,742 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,176 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,168 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,730 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,110 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,110 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 49,479 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,904 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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SV03 MZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV03 MZE, 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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SV03 MZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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