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VK03 ZDD

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,767 mi
Last recorded140,767 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 ZDD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 140,767 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/rear tyre cracking tread & sidewalls

slight cracking o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Apr 2012 140,766 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/rear tyre cracking tread & sidewalls

Pass 20 Apr 2011 134,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 128,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 107,971 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 29 Mar 2008 87,108 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,775 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,060 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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VK03 ZDD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK03 ZDD, 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 VK03 ZDD registered?

VK03 ZDD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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