MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust Flexi Joint
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp lens seriously defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/s + O/s Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust Flexi Joint
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
No Reverse Light
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Front Flexi Joint Corroded And Broken
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/s Rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Reverse Lights Not Working
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring fractured or broken N/s Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Position lamp not working N/s Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working O/s Rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/s + O/s Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Front Flexi Joint Corroded And Broken
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/s Rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Reverse Lights Not Working
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s + N/s (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/s + N/s (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s + N/s (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/s + N/s (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre tread wearing on the outer edge
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
high level stoplight not working
nearside front tyre tread wearing on the outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Blades juddering across screen rubber gone hard
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Blades juddering across screen rubber gone hard
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FA03 VZN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 FA03 VZN, 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 VZN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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