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ET03 GZV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,761 mi
Last recorded97,761 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 GZV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,761 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,607 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,646 miles

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2016 78,646 miles

Central Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2015 70,817 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 65,399 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 60,516 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,629 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 56,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,767 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 52,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 6,233 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 6,233 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,789 miles

front number plate cracked but still clearly visable

Pass 7 Jul 2007 27,702 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 21,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,433 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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ET03 GZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black 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 ET03 GZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET03 GZV registered?

ET03 GZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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