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UCZ 9727

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,635 mi
Last recorded156,635 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 9727
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 156,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 154,424 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres close to limit

poor image both headlamps

rear chassis rails getting corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 150,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive poor image offside headlamp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 150,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive poor image offside headlamp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 144,583 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 144,522 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 138,070 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion offside top strut mount

Fail 5 Mar 2018 138,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. unable to check rear seatbelts (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion offside top strut mount

Pass 3 Mar 2017 131,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

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

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 131,682 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

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

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 124,946 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision deteriorated

Exhaust braided flex deteriorated

Nearside headlamp deteriorated, but not affecting light output/beam pattern

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 124,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision deteriorated

Exhaust braided flex deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside headlamp deteriorated, but not affecting light output/beam pattern

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 116,429 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 116,429 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 107,555 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear outer tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 101,263 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 101,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 93,964 miles

back box noisey

Pass 4 Feb 2011 82,514 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 82,514 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,730 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 59,078 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 59,078 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 46,219 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,824 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 9727 is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 9727, 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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UCZ 9727 is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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