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SV03 ZRA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,194 mi
Last recorded108,194 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 ZRA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 108,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 90,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,701 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak / n/s mirror

Fail 16 Jun 2020 82,693 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak / n/s mirror

Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,018 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 77,013 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,882 miles

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

Fuel tank pipes corroded and damp

Fail 22 Jun 2018 69,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel tank pipes corroded and damp

Pass 3 Jul 2017 65,138 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 65,138 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,916 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 54,113 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,113 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,413 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,498 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,465 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 43,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,357 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 40,334 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering rack has a slight seep of fluid

Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,386 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,668 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,346 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,390 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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SV03 ZRA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SV03 ZRA, 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 SV03 ZRA registered?

SV03 ZRA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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