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DY03 VZC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

136,002 mi
Last recorded136,002 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VZC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 136,002 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 135,989 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol leak on tank neck on to tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 135,599 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 135,584 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 131,653 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 131,650 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 126,543 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 125,574 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 117,723 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 117,723 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 112,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 111,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 106,503 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 106,503 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,382 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 93,130 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 84,590 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 84,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,358 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 74,319 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 65,216 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Dec 2011 55,746 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 38,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,849 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 23,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,194 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 20,122 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,379 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low on outside edge and close to wear indicators

Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,369 miles

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

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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DY03 VZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DY03 VZC, 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 DY03 VZC registered?

DY03 VZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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