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DF03 XFY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,323 mi
Last recorded98,323 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 XFY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 98,323 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 95,501 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 92,892 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 90,032 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 87,150 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 84,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 81,473 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 81,473 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,623 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 78,623 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,259 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 75,259 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,155 miles

Front engine light on

Fail 20 Jun 2017 72,155 miles

Front engine light on

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 68,502 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 68,502 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 64,346 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 21 May 2015 64,346 miles

engine light on

Pass 21 May 2014 60,503 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,076 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,798 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,591 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,589 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,586 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,207 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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DF03 XFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF03 XFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF03 XFY registered?

DF03 XFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DF03 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 XFY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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