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MA03 ZKS

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,472 mi
Last recorded101,472 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratched (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratched (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 101,393 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 2 (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,788 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r shock absorber outer sleave detatched

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust bracket secured with wire

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,607 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 66,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,924 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 55,902 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,465 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 46,465 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,288 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 40,288 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,291 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,355 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,443 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,015 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 22,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,872 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 ZKS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA03 ZKS, 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 ZKS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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