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SD03 VZP

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,233 mi
Last recorded91,233 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 VZP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,233 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,594 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 84,592 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,053 miles

steering and susp slight // tyres // bumper // d.link boot // clutch pedal

Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,053 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

steering and susp slight // tyres // bumper // d.link boot // clutch pedal

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,358 miles

steering and susp slight

Fail 20 Apr 2012 70,358 miles

Nearside 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)

steering and susp slight // b.pads

Pass 30 Apr 2011 61,869 miles

steering and susp slight // tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2011 61,860 miles

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

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

steering and susp slight // tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,938 miles

steering and susps slight

Fail 15 Apr 2010 52,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering and susps slight

Fail 14 Apr 2009 45,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

steering and susp slight

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,044 miles

steering and susp slight

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,417 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 37,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,459 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,194 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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SD03 VZP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VZP, 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 SD03 VZP registered?

SD03 VZP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for SD03 VZP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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