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SK03 MZP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,974 mi
Last recorded89,974 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 MZP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,974 miles

Coolant level low

Front No plate deteriorating

Headlight beam pattern weak

Slight damage to n/side rear door

Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,882 miles

Both front headlights very cloudy resulting on a weak pattern

Fail 30 Jul 2016 89,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front headlights very cloudy resulting on a weak pattern

EML light is on

Engine oil bellow minimum level

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,099 miles

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

Corrosion starting to appear underneath

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 86,099 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Corrosion starting to appear underneath

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,901 miles

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

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

Coolant loss from engine

Corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 80,901 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Coolant loss from engine

Corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 75,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,240 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 68,460 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 68,460 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,004 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,042 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 62,040 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 39,717 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 12,850 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 12,152 miles

front wipers smearing screen slightly

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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SK03 MZP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SK03 MZP, 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 SK03 MZP registered?

SK03 MZP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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