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FY03 DHZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

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Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 DHZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025
Fail 23 Sep 2025

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Oct 2024

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 96,082 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 96,082 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear silencer leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,721 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 93,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021
Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,697 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eng light on

Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,664 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 102,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 86,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,367 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,978 miles

BOTH WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE IN RATHER POOR CONDITION AND S/BE REPLACED A.S.A.P.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,953 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT IS PERMANENTLY ILLUMINATED.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,028 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 72,028 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,925 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,180 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,876 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,546 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 52,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,347 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 46,347 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,210 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 29,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 25 Oct 2007 21,156 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 20,992 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 13,423 miles

Nearside Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to A C drive belt

Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,765 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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FY03 DHZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FY03 DHZ, 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 FY03 DHZ registered?

FY03 DHZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is FY03 DHZ safe to buy?

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