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BL03 DZU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,731 mi
Last recorded84,731 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 DZU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 84,731 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 76,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from union to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from union to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2019 76,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from union to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from union to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 71,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from union to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from union to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,682 miles

Advise both front sections of the front to rear brake pipes have corrosion on them but unable to fully check condition due to pipes being covered in grease

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of the front to rear brake pipe to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre , cracking in tread area and also on the shoulder

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from flex hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of the front to rear brake pipe going to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing brake pipe to flex corroded and greased up (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low and coming onto tread wear indicator wear blocks

Rear nearside and offside service brakes are recording a slightly low reading , may require service adjustment or repair , advise a brake check

Pass 4 Jun 2016 64,190 miles

Both rear shocker dust covers inseure

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Spare tyre flat

Fail 4 Jun 2016 64,190 miles

Both rear shocker dust covers inseure

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,627 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 57,493 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear shocker dust covers broke

Pass 1 Jun 2013 54,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear nearside and offside shockers the plastic dust cover which are over the shocker arms are both insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2012 51,576 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,819 miles

ADVISE . REAR NEARSIDE SHOCKER PLASTIC DUST COVER IS DETERIORATED COVERING THE PISTON

ADVISE . REAR OFFSIDE SHOCKER PLASTIC DUST COVER OVER THE PISTON IS INSECURE,

ADVISE A SLIGHTLY LOW REAR SERVICE BRAKE READING WAS RECORDED FROM BOTH SERVICE BRAKES. WOULD ADVISE A BRAKE CHECK, MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Pass 18 May 2010 42,081 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 31,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,354 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2006 20,981 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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BL03 DZU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BL03 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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BL03 DZU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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