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DC03 ZCN

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,162 mi
Last recorded143,162 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZCN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 143,162 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,089 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 126,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 97,809 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2012 97,809 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 86,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

high level brake light inop

nearside front drop link top cover split

nearside front tyre wearing on outer sidewall/tread

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

high level brake light inop

nearside front drop link top cover split

nearside front tyre wearing on outer sidewall/tread

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 26 Nov 2010 82,408 miles

centre rear seat belt inoperative

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread

offside front tyre worn on outer tread

rear bumper cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2010 82,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

centre rear seat belt inoperative

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread

offside front tyre worn on outer tread

rear bumper cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2009 78,162 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 78,162 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,712 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 59,712 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,972 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 49,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,829 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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DC03 ZCN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DC03 ZCN, 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 DC03 ZCN registered?

DC03 ZCN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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