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MV03 ZBF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,424 mi
Last recorded117,424 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 ZBF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 117,424 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r prohibiting full inspection of relative seatbelt.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 112,144 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 112,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,640 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 102,640 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 98,115 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 98,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 88,871 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 88,871 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,603 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,984 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 60,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,538 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,963 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,844 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 29,861 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,861 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,790 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,240 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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MV03 ZBF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 MV03 ZBF, 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 MV03 ZBF registered?

MV03 ZBF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is MV03 ZBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV03 ZBF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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