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EF03 MZU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,782 mi
Last recorded85,782 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 MZU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 85,782 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 85,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 77,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 77,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,565 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,786 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 59,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,327 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,442 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 43,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,896 miles

Play in n/s steering rack arm

Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Pass 1 May 2007 32,050 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 32,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 24,325 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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EF03 MZU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MZU, 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 EF03 MZU registered?

EF03 MZU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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