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WG03 TZP

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,721 mi
Last recorded119,721 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 TZP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 119,721 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door window frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine bay/under covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2019 119,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door window frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 111,895 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 111,894 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 103,895 miles

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

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

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

o/s/f topmount plate/nut corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking/perished

Fail 8 May 2017 103,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

o/s/f topmount plate/nut corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking/perished

Pass 18 May 2016 95,713 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED/CRACKING.

ADVISE POWER STEERING PIPES RUSTY.

ADVISE REAR AXLE BEAMBUSHES PERISHED/CRACKING.

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 87,368 miles

Both front headlamps poor lense condition/poor beam pattern.

Both front indicators beginning to discolour.

Both rear shock absorber plastic shrouds loose from shock bodies.

Front brake discs slight poor/corroded faces (pads ok).

Offside front & rear rigid brake pipes (in front of fuel tank) corroding.

Only just passed emissions - poor catalyst performance.

Wipers split/poor.

Fail 11 May 2015 87,313 miles

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

Both front headlamps poor lense condition/poor beam pattern.

Both front indicators beginning to discolour.

Both rear shock absorber plastic shrouds loose from shock bodies.

Front brake discs slight poor/corroded faces (pads ok).

Offside front & rear rigid brake pipes (in front of fuel tank) corroding.

Only just passed emissions - poor catalyst performance.

Wipers split/poor.

Pass 13 May 2014 78,688 miles

Both front headlamps slight poor beam pattern.

Both rear shock absorber shrouds loose from shock bodies.

Fail 13 May 2014 78,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front headlamps slight poor beam pattern.

Both rear shock absorber shrouds loose from shock bodies.

Pass 9 May 2013 72,264 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 66,491 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 61,459 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 52,807 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,807 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,328 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,762 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 31,675 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,115 miles

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)

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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WG03 TZP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG03 TZP, 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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WG03 TZP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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