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DN03 JZU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,218 mi
Last recorded68,218 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 JZU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 68,218 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 66,551 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,376 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff to open (3.1 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer bar (dog bone mount) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,953 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2017 55,911 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2016 51,397 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak ()

headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam patterns slightly defused

Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside wiper arm requires attention soon

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,012 miles

o/s/f wipper arm bent

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,091 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 34,085 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,243 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,751 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear seats not allowing proper inspection of seat belts

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,931 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,710 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 12 Mar 2007 19,294 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,785 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 JZU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DN03 JZU, 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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What year was DN03 JZU registered?

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

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