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DE03 WZA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,577 mi
Last recorded103,577 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 WZA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 103,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 101,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn high and low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 101,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn high and low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front bottom ball joint dust cover is in a poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2019 95,492 miles

rear heat shield loose / corrosion on rear springs / corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe / corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2018 92,495 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,417 miles

both front tyres are wearing close to legal limit

Fail 10 Oct 2017 89,417 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are wearing close to legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,777 miles

air leak on pipe under inlet

Fail 13 Oct 2016 85,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air leak on pipe under inlet

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,562 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 79,050 miles

WHEEL COVERS FITTED / O/S HEADLIGHT

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,754 miles

REAR TYRES 3MM / O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING / N/S WIPER BLADE

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,671 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 69,700 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,569 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,765 miles

reear bumper cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,519 miles

4 rfr's issued at time of test

Fail 12 Jul 2007 21,514 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

some handbrake travel

Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,656 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,531 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 9,124 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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DE03 WZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DE03 WZA, 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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DE03 WZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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