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MT03 ZYW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,633 mi
Last recorded137,633 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 ZYW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 137,633 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 133,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 127,304 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 22 Jun 2016 127,245 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 Jun 2015 119,216 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 109,057 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 19 Jun 2014 108,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 28 Jun 2013 97,322 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,563 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,721 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,744 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 54,943 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,769 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,990 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 21,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear centre seat belt not accesable covered by seat cover.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,541 miles

Rear centre seat belt not accesable covered by seat cover.

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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MT03 ZYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT03 ZYW, 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 MT03 ZYW registered?

MT03 ZYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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