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DY03 NSF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,968 mi
Last recorded107,968 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 NSF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 107,968 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Apr 2018 107,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Oil leak Driveshaft seal ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,818 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,041 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,004 miles

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

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 18 Apr 2013 61,474 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 61,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,977 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,303 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,254 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,874 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,024 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,306 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 NSF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY03 NSF, 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 NSF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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