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MA03 ZFT

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,322 mi
Last recorded99,322 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 ZFT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 99,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 94,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking slightly

battery bracket broken

slight blow on rear exhaust

Fail 1 May 2018 94,097 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking slightly

battery bracket broken

slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,932 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 90,929 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,221 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,775 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,175 miles

slight oil leak from n/side drive shaft

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,297 miles

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

rear brakes slightly down on brake effort

Fail 18 Apr 2012 72,297 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes slightly down on brake effort

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,868 miles

Drivers wiperblade worn Oil leak from offside inner driveshaft seal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 19 Apr 2010 58,474 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn slightly 4 mm tread

Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn slightly 4 mm tread

n/side handbrake slightly down on brake effort

rear foot brake slightly down on brake effort

Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,425 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,425 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,988 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,305 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 33,305 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,920 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,920 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 26,234 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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MA03 ZFT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 MA03 ZFT, 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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MA03 ZFT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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