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FV03 WZJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,699 mi
Last recorded113,699 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 WZJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 113,699 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 111,229 miles

Centre stop light not working

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 111,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre stop light not working

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Fail 2 Oct 2015 106,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear footbrake efforts (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Fail 28 Aug 2015 105,998 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 102,332 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 102,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,878 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 86,903 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,398 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 70,161 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,890 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,377 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 46,700 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Jul 2006 34,258 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 WZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WZJ, 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 FV03 WZJ registered?

FV03 WZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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