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SD03 VZU

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

89,792 mi
Last recorded89,792 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2022 89,792 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

front tyres cracking

heat shield loose

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 83,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2020 83,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 78,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material could not fully inspect metal brake pipes as covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 78,908 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material could not fully inspect metal brake pipes as covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,762 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 73,743 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack leaking from gaiter and pinion area (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,249 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes and on some some other components

Fail 7 Feb 2017 69,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes and on some some other components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,682 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump and rack (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 66,682 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump and rack (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,237 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,237 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,536 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 55,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,975 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 51,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,216 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 46,216 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,306 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise slight front brake imbalance 24%

Fail 25 Mar 2011 41,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

rear tyres outer edges slightly worn 2-3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,185 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,527 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,784 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,088 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 VZU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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