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ET03 ZSZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,278 mi
Last recorded109,278 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 ZSZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 109,278 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 109,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 100,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 89,942 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 89,942 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,955 miles

head light lenses faded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

Fail 20 Mar 2018 83,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

head light lenses faded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,310 miles

centre exaust blowing slightley

head light lenses faded

oil leak

rear shock absorber shrouds loose

Fail 22 Mar 2017 79,310 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exaust blowing slightley

head light lenses faded

n/s/f tyre just legal

o/s/f tyre worn on the edges

oil leak

rear shock absorber shrouds loose

wipers poor

Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,841 miles

SAT NAV fitted to screen

both headlight lenses glazed

both rear coil springs corroded

centre stop light not working

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Fail 23 Feb 2016 73,841 miles

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SAT NAV fitted to screen

both headlight lenses glazed

both rear coil springs corroded

centre stop light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,697 miles

coolant staining on engine block

oil staining on sump

Fail 19 Mar 2015 68,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant staining on engine block

oil staining on sump

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,519 miles

sat nav fitted to screen

Fail 27 Mar 2014 64,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sat nav fitted to screen

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,415 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Mar 2012 50,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,237 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 40,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 33,967 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 7 Jul 2010 33,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,759 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,890 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,824 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,602 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 ZSZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZSZ, 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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ET03 ZSZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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