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FA03 GZE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,952 mi
Last recorded126,952 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 GZE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 126,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both head lamps lenses faded slightly

exhaust back box corroded slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2018 126,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both head lamps lenses faded slightly

exhaust back box corroded slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2017 123,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust system deteroriated

Fail 4 Feb 2017 123,616 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust system deteroriated

Pass 30 Jan 2016 119,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2016 119,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 112,223 miles

front wiper blades noisy in operation but clear windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,040 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 85,808 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,808 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 72,370 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,249 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,666 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,994 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,031 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,081 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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FA03 GZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA03 GZE, 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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FA03 GZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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