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SD03 VZR

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,812 mi
Last recorded90,812 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 VZR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 90,812 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 86,606 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 86,606 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 82,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

bonnet catch stiff

slight moisture arounds n/s/f inner driveshaft joint/gearbox

Fail 9 May 2015 82,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

bonnet catch stiff

slight moisture arounds n/s/f inner driveshaft joint/gearbox

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,347 miles

Crack forming to coolant expansion tank.

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

Grease around n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter.

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 29 May 2013 70,475 miles

Adjusted headlight aims and switch position.

Auxillary belt slightly frayed at the edges.

Corrosion to bottom section of both rear springs.

Damage to rear bumper and n/s/r panel.

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,959 miles

slight moisture around n/s inner driveshaft boot

Fail 8 Jun 2012 63,959 miles

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

slight moisture around n/s inner driveshaft boot

Pass 18 Jun 2011 57,022 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

NS REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OS REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY

Fail 13 May 2010 49,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 May 2010 49,002 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 41,645 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear wiper rubber

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,645 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear wiper rubber

Fail 29 Apr 2008 33,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,676 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 21,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,969 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,540 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 VZR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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