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DA03 ZUD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,612 mi
Last recorded103,612 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ZUD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2015 103,612 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 103,612 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 102,385 miles

EML is on the dash

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,765 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 100,760 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 95,602 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 95,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2010 91,987 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2009 78,615 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

washer jets weak

Fail 29 Aug 2009 78,615 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

washer jets weak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,877 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,484 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 42,484 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,737 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 25,737 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DA03 ZUD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA03 ZUD, 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 DA03 ZUD registered?

DA03 ZUD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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