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DK03 ZJU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,982 mi
Last recorded153,982 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ZJU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 153,982 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 153,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 141,420 miles

front/rear brake pipes corroded

coolant level low

Fail 5 Mar 2014 141,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

corrosion to o/s/r door

engine noisey, injectors noisey

fornt brake discs corroded and worn

no antifreeze in at time of test

power assisted steering pipes corroded

smear on rear wiper blade

various brake pipes corroded

various chassis,steering and suspension components corroded

various marks to body work and wheel trims

various oil leaks on engine and gearbox

vehicle struggled to pass emissions test

vehicle underbody heavily corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 131,566 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wiper blades in a poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2013 131,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wiper blades in a poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2012 120,648 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 112,074 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 99,110 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 99,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 86,187 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 73,702 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 61,632 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,635 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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DK03 ZJU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK03 ZJU, 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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DK03 ZJU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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