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VCZ 2284

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,340 mi
Last recorded149,340 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 2284
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 149,340 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 149,339 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 140,387 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 140,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 132,110 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 124,598 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 111,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,912 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,070 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,049 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 59,049 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 45,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,539 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 31,539 miles

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

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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VCZ 2284 is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VCZ 2284, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VCZ 2284 registered?

VCZ 2284 is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is VCZ 2284 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCZ 2284 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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