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FL03 XZT

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,210 mi
Last recorded143,210 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 XZT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 143,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 143,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 143,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 138,524 miles

child seat fitted to nsr

front & rear brake pipes rusty

rear shocks poor

Fail 14 Sep 2016 138,526 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted to nsr

front & rear brake pipes rusty

rear shocks poor

Pass 12 Sep 2015 132,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various brake lines corroded

both rear shocks feel weak in effort

front valance/slam panel corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 132,869 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various brake lines corroded

both rear shocks feel weak in effort

front valance/slam panel corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 126,755 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 123,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2012 114,644 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 114,644 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 100,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2011 100,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 87,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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)

light noise from engine

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 56,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 May 2008 56,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,836 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 28,809 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,809 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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FL03 XZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL03 XZT, 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 FL03 XZT registered?

FL03 XZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is FL03 XZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 XZT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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