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DK03 ZKJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,190 mi
Last recorded134,190 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ZKJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 134,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 134,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 128,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 128,148 miles

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Fail 4 Aug 2017 128,148 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front mirror cover missing

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 124,352 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 124,352 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,752 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 115,285 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,151 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,549 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 77,967 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 195/60/15 h

Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,082 miles

nearside front steering rack arm bent

nearside front wheel buckled

play in rack offside

Pass 25 Jul 2008 53,753 miles

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,700 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 43,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,059 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 34,836 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,836 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 ZKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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