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ST03 ZZV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,130 mi
Last recorded110,130 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 ZZV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 110,130 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 110,115 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 98,690 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 98,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,422 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 84,422 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 69,639 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,875 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 65,875 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking metal pie to flex (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,646 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,306 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,305 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,920 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,994 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,753 miles

advise o/s/r tyre has a screw in the tread pattern

advise wipers streaking slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,038 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,380 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jul 2007 25,619 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,951 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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ST03 ZZV 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 ST03 ZZV, 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 ST03 ZZV registered?

ST03 ZZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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