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SH03 VZK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,580 mi
Last recorded94,580 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 VZK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 94,580 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,303 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 93,303 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 91,872 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hangers corroded and 1 broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 91,872 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hangers corroded and 1 broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,936 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,937 miles

rear tyre's age cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,676 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,637 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 78,866 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,577 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 73,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,386 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 65,209 miles

Powersteering pipe on rack slightly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 65,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Powersteering pipe on rack slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,090 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,338 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,211 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,371 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,145 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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SH03 VZK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH03 VZK, 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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SH03 VZK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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