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MM03 ZVU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

129,011 mi
Last recorded129,011 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 ZVU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2024 129,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear heat shield loose

reverse light inoperative

Pass 19 Jan 2023 127,946 miles

slight blow from front section

Pass 5 Nov 2021 125,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 125,065 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 121,635 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 121,495 miles

Brake cable insecure Both handbrake cables damaged+insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Brake performance not tested Due to the excess corrosion of metal brake pipes/likely to burst (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Due to the condition of the exhaust system/major leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested Due to the condition of both front headlamps (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 112,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 30 Sep 2019 112,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 12 Sep 2018 101,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 101,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,521 miles

Engine oil not showing on dipstick. Add 1.5 litres

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R15 88H Outer edge tread worn to zero. Advise replacement ! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R15 88H (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Holding water (1.3.2d)

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower mounting gearbox bush starting to deteriorate (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 90,521 miles

Engine oil not showing on dipstick. Add 1.5 litres

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R15 88H Outer edge tread worn to zero. Advise replacement ! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working Replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Holding water (1.3.2d)

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower mounting gearbox bush starting to deteriorate (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,053 miles

Front Wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and cracked

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop/shroud deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop/shroud deteriorated

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

Pre checks - No oil on Dipstick - Add 1.5 litres to minimum

Fail 22 Aug 2016 87,053 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Area to side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Area to side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Lamp unit full of water. Bulb submerged (1.3.2d)

Front Wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and cracked

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop/shroud deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop/shroud deteriorated

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

Pre checks - No oil on Dipstick - Add 1.5 litres to minimum

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Reservoir empty. Add tap water only (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,901 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 79,901 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 73,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,262 miles

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

all vehicle tyrevalves slightly miss aligned

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey but not rough when rotated.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 69,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all vehicle tyrevalves slightly miss aligned

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey but not rough when rotated.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,067 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 65,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine overheating

Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,392 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 60,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lambda sensor faulty

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,640 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,173 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,977 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,512 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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MM03 ZVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 MM03 ZVU, 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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MM03 ZVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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