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UCZ 2491

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,064 mi
Last recorded84,064 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 2491
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 84,064 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear exhaust box heat sheild insure

Fail 27 Apr 2016 83,954 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides around seating areas (2.4.C.1b)

general rusting to all exhaust system

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

nearside front tyre wearing low at edges

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 5 May 2015 79,069 miles

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit

Surface corrosion - rear springs and exhaust

Fail 24 Apr 2015 79,067 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit

Surface corrosion - rear springs and exhaust

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,662 miles

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

rear exhaust poor

Fail 23 Jan 2014 71,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust poor

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,120 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 69,104 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,957 miles

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

offside front bottom ball joint boot split

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,755 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 52,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,580 miles

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds detached

Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,252 miles

power steering bottle cap missing

Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,047 miles

centre brake light not working

noise from pulley area

power steering bottle top missing

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,834 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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UCZ 2491 is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCZ 2491, 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 UCZ 2491 registered?

UCZ 2491 is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is UCZ 2491 safe to buy?

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