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MV03 MZF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,926 mi
Last recorded85,926 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 MZF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,926 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high level stoplight inoperative

Fail 24 Mar 2017 85,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stoplight inoperative

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,537 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 79,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 72,070 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 72,070 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,459 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 65,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,578 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 60,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,003 miles

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

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 26 Mar 2010 47,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 38,869 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,558 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightley noisey

Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,231 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 23,867 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,945 miles

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

all four tyres cracked

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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MV03 MZF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV03 MZF, 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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MV03 MZF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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