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OV03 TZY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,921 mi
Last recorded40,921 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 TZY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,921 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,094 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 36,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,250 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,118 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 22,113 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

air bag light active

Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,081 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 15,079 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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OV03 TZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV03 TZY, 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 OV03 TZY registered?

OV03 TZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is OV03 TZY safe to buy?

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