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EF03 DZT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,878 mi
Last recorded144,878 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 DZT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 144,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 135,557 miles

Damage to N/S rear door + wheel arch area

O/S N/S headlamp lens deteriating

Pass 11 Aug 2016 125,376 miles

Exhaust tailbox bracket snapped

O/S N/S headlamp lens starting to deteriate

Fail 11 Aug 2016 125,373 miles

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)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust tailbox bracket snapped

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

O/S N/S headlamp lens starting to deteriate

Pass 26 Aug 2015 115,237 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 115,237 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 108,264 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 102,692 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 102,692 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 86,870 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,479 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,170 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 58,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,967 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,654 miles

engine light stays on

Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,671 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 27,671 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EF03 DZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF03 DZT, 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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EF03 DZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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