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FJZ 1741

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,775 mi
Last recorded118,775 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 1741
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 118,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,107 miles

Engine sounds slightly harsh

Fail 22 Feb 2018 99,107 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Engine sounds slightly harsh

Pass 17 Feb 2017 85,379 miles

engine harsh

Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,377 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 79,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight noise/roughness

Fail 24 Feb 2015 72,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,476 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,583 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 64,583 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,362 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 55,362 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil level low

Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eye level stop light out

Pass 6 Feb 2010 33,947 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 32,635 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 32,635 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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FJZ 1741 is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJZ 1741, 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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What year was FJZ 1741 registered?

FJZ 1741 is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FJZ 1741 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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