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AU03 UZA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,756 mi
Last recorded131,756 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UZA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2022 131,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 130,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe runs along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 May 2021 130,044 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and nearside showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded inner wing at join under wing cover (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inner and outer edges of tread cut in tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe runs along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 124,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,132 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,642 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 114,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 112,698 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 112,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,467 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,735 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 99,145 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 99,144 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 90,173 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,435 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 78,055 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres 2mm

Pass 15 Feb 2010 71,407 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,674 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,853 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,235 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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AU03 UZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU03 UZA, 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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AU03 UZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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