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SR03 DZV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,767 mi
Last recorded50,767 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 DZV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 50,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 50,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 43,215 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 43,208 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 38,089 miles

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

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

rear brake readings low

Fail 3 Aug 2021 38,082 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture burst (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake readings low

Pass 5 Aug 2020 31,970 miles

Both h/light beam patterns poor

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 29,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 24,972 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 24,972 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,770 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,018 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 18,965 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 14,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 14,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 12,541 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 11,023 miles

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2012 11,023 miles

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

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 9,233 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 9,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 8,783 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 7,581 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 5,852 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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SR03 DZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SR03 DZV, 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 SR03 DZV registered?

SR03 DZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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