CarVerify

Free Car Check

WO03 AXU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

114,872 mi
Last recorded114,872 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO03 AXU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 114,872 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 133,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 113,047 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 102,849 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 102,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 91,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S onto flexi's. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear upper shock covers are missing.

Reversing lights not working

Pass 18 Aug 2021 82,540 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,788 miles

Rear reverse lamp not working

Fail 19 Aug 2020 77,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,475 miles

Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,620 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 67,620 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,821 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and nearside rear ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 61,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2012 53,928 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,067 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 51,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear child seat fitted

wier blades starting to smear screen

Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2008 42,862 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 37,528 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,306 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 26,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,838 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
Full Ford Fusion reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WO03 AXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WO03 AXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WO03 AXU?

You can check the full history of WO03 AXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WO03 AXU registered?

WO03 AXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is WO03 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO03 AXU shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WO03 AXU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WO03 AXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.