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FA03 VZN

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

170,200 mi
Last recorded170,200 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 VZN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 170,200 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 170,200 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 160,795 miles

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))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 160,791 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 152,319 miles

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))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 152,317 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 142,769 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 142,767 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 134,821 miles

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))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 134,821 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 125,963 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 125,963 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 112,064 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 112,062 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,542 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 94,133 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 94,048 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,171 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,665 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 81,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,133 miles

Front Blades juddering across screen rubber gone hard

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 73,133 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,841 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 27,215 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,744 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 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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