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AY03 SBV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,213 mi
Last recorded100,213 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SBV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 100,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 100,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 88,597 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut

Fail 13 May 2015 88,597 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre has small cut

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2014 84,909 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,557 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 76,557 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,248 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 72,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,466 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 68,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,640 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,255 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,363 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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AY03 SBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AY03 SBV, 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 AY03 SBV registered?

AY03 SBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 SBV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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