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MF03 FZN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,424 mi
Last recorded114,424 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 FZN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 114,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 113,993 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,855 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 104,855 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 100,072 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,582 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 96,488 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,302 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,989 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 81,985 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,094 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 72,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 60,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,627 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,095 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 25,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,380 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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MF03 FZN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MF03 FZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF03 FZN registered?

MF03 FZN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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