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DK03 ZSG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

136,141 mi
Last recorded136,141 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ZSG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 136,141 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside fronts losing colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 136,135 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower stabilizer bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside fronts losing colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 133,503 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 129,567 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 129,473 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front indicators losing colour

Pass 10 Apr 2019 125,711 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 125,710 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside fronts to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 123,308 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 118,686 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS to the front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Poor image from the NS and OS headlight ,lens frosted

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 118,577 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS to the front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Poor image from the NS and OS headlight ,lens frosted

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 116,335 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 116,331 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 115,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 115,276 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 110,403 miles

ATTENTION REQD fuel/oil leak to engine exhaust contaminated

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 110,403 miles

ATTENTION REQD fuel/oil leak to engine exhaust contaminated

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 97,488 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 84,927 miles

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

RBT readings on rear brakes close to legal limits

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

engine mountings worn

oil leak to engine

Pass 4 Jun 2011 71,191 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 57,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,669 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,977 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,839 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 28,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,740 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 ZSG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZSG, 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 ZSG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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