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AD03 DCY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,688 mi
Last recorded100,688 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DCY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 100,688 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal O/S & N/S REAR LOWER ARM MOUNT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 100,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S & N/S REAR, SUBFRAME/AXLE FORWARD LOWER ARM MOUNTING AREAS CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 99,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 99,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 97,141 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 94,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage POWER STEERING SLIGHT LEAK, NOISEY IN OPERATION (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose REAR EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,455 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,561 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 88,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,464 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 84,464 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides from hoses to centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,118 miles

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

advise n/s front headlamp lense deterioated

Fail 9 Aug 2016 79,118 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

advise n/s front headlamp lense deterioated

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,106 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,188 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,374 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 39,374 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,403 miles

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

osf check strap loose

Fail 7 Jun 2011 38,403 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osf check strap loose

Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,645 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 30,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,325 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 26,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,433 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 22,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,675 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,318 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 14,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AD03 DCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AD03 DCY, 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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AD03 DCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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