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SV03 ZSN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,281 mi
Last recorded97,281 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 ZSN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,281 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 97,281 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position cant open (8.4.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,751 miles

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

both front strut tops corroded at nut

Fail 30 Jun 2015 91,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front strut tops corroded at nut

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,466 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 81,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 56,878 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

the high level stop lamp is not working

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,830 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,775 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,737 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,857 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,003 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 ZSN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SV03 ZSN, 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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SV03 ZSN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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