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FNZ 1496

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,687 mi
Last recorded76,687 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 1496
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,687 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre perished/cracked on inner sidewall

Fail 27 Oct 2016 73,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre perished/cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2015 70,383 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 70,382 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working bulb (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,607 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 67,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,257 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,318 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 50,318 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 48,292 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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,292 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,532 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,961 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,693 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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FNZ 1496 is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FNZ 1496, 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 FNZ 1496 registered?

FNZ 1496 is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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