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CT03 BYX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,415 mi
Last recorded161,415 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 BYX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 161,415 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 156,721 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 150,748 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 140,760 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 140,760 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 128,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 116,420 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 103,970 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 96,178 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 96,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,799 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 67,593 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 67,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,705 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CT03 BYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CT03 BYX, 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 CT03 BYX registered?

CT03 BYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 August 2003.

Is CT03 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT03 BYX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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