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FD03 ONZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,602 mi
Last recorded125,602 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 ONZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 125,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 116,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 110,695 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 110,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 98,490 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 89,466 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,636 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,043 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 79,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2012 62,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,785 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,092 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)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,151 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 10 Nov 2008 18,960 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,243 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 13,552 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 10,384 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 ONZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ONZ, 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 ONZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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