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DA03 UVY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,696 mi
Last recorded137,696 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 UVY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 137,696 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 131,931 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 131,879 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 125,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 125,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 117,963 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,460 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 111,460 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Both rear tyres perished

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 102,071 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine water leak

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,799 miles

bonnet safety catch worn

Fail 7 Jul 2014 92,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet safety catch worn

Pass 29 Jun 2013 83,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

n/s/r foot brake a little low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,501 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low.

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing on inner edges.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 77,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake discs and pads wearing low.

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing on inner edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,833 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 73,833 miles

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2011 73,833 miles

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

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

slight run out offside front disc

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,218 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,495 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,155 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,046 miles

Nearside 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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DA03 UVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DA03 UVY, 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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DA03 UVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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