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DY03 HYV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,092 mi
Last recorded107,092 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HYV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 107,092 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,323 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 94,323 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 81,204 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 81,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 74,113 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 64,295 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position 0 prior to reinspection

Fail 20 Feb 2016 64,119 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position 0 prior to reinspection

Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 58,056 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,586 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 50,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,870 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,883 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,515 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,838 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 23,832 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,902 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 14,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 14,383 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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DY03 HYV 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 DY03 HYV, 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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DY03 HYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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