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FV03 PZA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,630 mi
Last recorded180,630 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 PZA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 180,630 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 180,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 155,000 miles

lower gearbox mount worn

Fail 3 Sep 2019 154,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

lower gearbox mount worn

Pass 15 May 2018 123,059 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish in the tread

Pass 9 Jun 2017 120,192 miles

195/60/15/88v avon

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber gaitors detached from top mountings

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on outer edge

offside front shock absorber top mounting nut corroded

rear axle beam bushes splitting

strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 8 Jun 2017 120,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

195/60/15/88v avon

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber gaitors detached from top mountings

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on outer edge

offside front shock absorber top mounting nut corroded

rear axle beam bushes splitting

strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 27 May 2016 117,363 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 114,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 111,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber gaitors detached from top mountings

headlight lenses deteriorated

strong advisory that the offside front shock absorber top mounting is corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 107,916 miles

both headlight patterns getting poor (headlight lens poor)

high level brake light not working

oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

rear shock absorber boots detached

Fail 15 May 2013 107,916 miles

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

oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

rear shock absorber boots detached

both headlight patterns getting poor (headlight lens poor)

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 May 2012 103,877 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 100,175 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 95,584 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 95,584 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 82,305 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 66,922 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 66,922 miles

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

195/60/15/88v conti

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

offside rear shock absorber gaitor detached

Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,574 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

offside rear tyre tread cut in two places

Fail 20 May 2006 38,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 38,935 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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FV03 PZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FV03 PZA, 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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FV03 PZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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