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NY03 ZLV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,241 mi
Last recorded122,241 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 ZLV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 122,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 122,239 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire inadequate repair (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 115,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 115,753 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 110,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

Fail 23 Nov 2020 110,655 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,933 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 103,195 miles

Both front indicators are slightly white

Exhaust is corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing appears noisy

Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,862 miles

both front indicators are slightly white

exhaust is corroded

front wiper blades split at the ends

o/s/f bearing sounds noisy but to play or excessive roughness

Pass 23 Dec 2016 96,725 miles

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

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

complete exhaust slight corrosion and slight blow at backbox

windscreen has sticker fitted encroaching into swept area of zone a but not considered visual impairment for drivers view to front

Fail 19 Dec 2016 96,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing pinch bolt to short not on nyloc thread of nut (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

complete exhaust slight corrosion and slight blow at backbox

windscreen has sticker fitted encroaching into swept area of zone a but not considered visual impairment for drivers view to front

Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,023 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 93,015 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear centre section marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,455 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 86,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,475 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 77,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,492 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,817 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,126 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 58,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,096 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,627 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,346 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,781 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,958 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,523 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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NY03 ZLV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NY03 ZLV, 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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NY03 ZLV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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