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FL03 ZGJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,094 mi
Last recorded88,094 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 ZGJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,094 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 77,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 77,336 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,266 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 72,595 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 72,595 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

bonnet won't open for under bonnet checks

Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,550 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 68,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 May 2016 59,447 miles

new steering rack rods and track rod ends fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 59,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

new steering rack rods and track rod ends fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 59,383 miles

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings ball joint (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings ball joint (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 50,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,093 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,818 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 48,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,723 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,672 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,446 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,973 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,640 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,784 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,785 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 ZGJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZGJ, 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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FL03 ZGJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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