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SD03 VZB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,487 mi
Last recorded103,487 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 VZB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 103,487 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 103,477 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 90,617 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,655 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,557 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 75,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,508 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 66,477 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2009 58,407 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 58,407 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 50,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,170 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 42,100 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 31,077 miles

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SD03 VZB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SD03 VZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD03 VZB registered?

SD03 VZB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SD03 VZB safe to buy?

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