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DY03 VZL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,811 mi
Last recorded129,811 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VZL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 129,811 miles

Corrosion to all rear brake pipes.

Damage to front and rear bumpers.

Damage to offside headlamp.

Deterioration to front and rear number plates.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear sills/wheel arches corroded.

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 29 Apr 2019 129,811 miles

Corrosion to all rear brake pipes.

Damage to front and rear bumpers.

Damage to offside headlamp.

Deterioration to front and rear number plates.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear sills/wheel arches corroded.

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body exhaust heat shield loose.

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,505 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe at side of fuel tank.

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear brakes pipes at wheel cylinders.

Deterioration to number plates.

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 123,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above axle. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe at side of fuel tank.

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear brakes pipes at wheel cylinders.

Deterioration to number plates.

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Rear tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 119,443 miles

Damage to offside headlamp.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 115,990 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe from flexi

Fail 21 Apr 2016 115,990 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe from flexi

Pass 14 Apr 2015 109,416 miles

wear to brake pads/discs.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 109,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wear to brake pads/discs.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 102,616 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 102,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 97,543 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 97,543 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 86,797 miles

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

Front crossmember/crash bar corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front top strut securing nut corroded

Rear silencer deterioated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,797 miles

Front crossmember/crash bar corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front top strut securing nut corroded

Rear silencer deterioated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose & insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,605 miles

Both rear shock bumpstops deterioated

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

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

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

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

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

offside wiper noisey

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,164 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear shock bumpstops deterioated

Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,669 miles

15% front brake imbalance

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,336 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,253 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VZL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZL, 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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DY03 VZL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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