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DK03 YYW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,188 mi
Last recorded114,188 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 YYW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 114,188 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 110,411 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,479 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 94,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 84,914 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 84,418 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,858 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,722 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 80,722 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,912 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 72,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 69,718 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,330 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,090 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 58,090 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 50,309 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,309 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 42,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box starting to deteriorate.

O/S/R tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Various body work damage.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box starting to deteriorate.

O/S/R tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

Various body work damage.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,907 miles

b oth front tyres worn to 3mm

bodywork damaged on n/s damage to tailgate and rear bumper n/s door trim missing

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 11 Mar 2008 33,907 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

b oth front tyres worn to 3mm

bodywork damaged on n/s damage to tailgate and rear bumper n/s door trim missing

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,089 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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DK03 YYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DK03 YYW, 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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DK03 YYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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