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DV03 ZXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

156,956 mi
Last recorded156,956 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 ZXW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 156,956 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 146,074 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 146,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 131,659 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged inside mirror missing ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 131,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged inside mirror missing ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 116,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel pipes covered in underseal/waxoyl

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 108,693 miles

Central Brake light not working

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage Advise looking at. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 108,688 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake light not working

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage Advise looking at. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 96,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Feb 2019 96,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,724 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 70,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,195 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing on the inner edge

offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,845 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 54,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 49,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 42,746 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,000 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,030 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,726 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 11,739 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 5,671 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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DV03 ZXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DV03 ZXW, 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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DV03 ZXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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