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VN03 ZHZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,636 mi
Last recorded137,636 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 ZHZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 137,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 112,354 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner side

Fail 5 Dec 2017 112,354 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on inner side

Pass 14 Nov 2016 99,268 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 99,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,754 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 90,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2014 81,729 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 72,802 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,798 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 57,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 57,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 48,461 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 43,073 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2009 37,286 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 37,286 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 31,950 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 26,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 20,515 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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VN03 ZHZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN03 ZHZ, 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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VN03 ZHZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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