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DN03 JZE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,408 mi
Last recorded133,408 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 JZE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 133,408 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 133,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

water leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 113,572 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 97,564 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 97,564 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 97,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 76,695 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 76,692 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Mar 2012 67,220 miles

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

exhaust mountings rusting

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,220 miles

exhaust mountings rusting

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,062 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 47,334 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall poor

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,334 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall poor

Fail 16 Mar 2009 38,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside wiper torn

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,241 miles

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

nearside wiper torn

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 28,662 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,863 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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DN03 JZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DN03 JZE, 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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DN03 JZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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