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FD03 MZZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,754 mi
Last recorded123,754 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 MZZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 123,754 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 123,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 114,945 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 114,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 109,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,888 miles

Offside Front coil spring not located on stop

Fail 11 Oct 2018 102,749 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front coil spring not located on stop

Pass 21 Oct 2017 93,951 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has cracking to inner wall

Pass 16 Oct 2015 76,645 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 76,645 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,635 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 57,573 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 48,967 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 48,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,722 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level stop lamp disconnected

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,119 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level stop lamp inop disconnected

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,990 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 14,529 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 14,038 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,344 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 9,795 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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FD03 MZZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FD03 MZZ, 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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FD03 MZZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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