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DY03 OEV

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,649 mi
Last recorded108,649 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 OEV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2021 108,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust possible blow heard - further investigation required

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 97,856 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 97,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and centre exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 84,514 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,132 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 77,127 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,631 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,478 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Near side front tyre worn on inner sidewall

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,449 miles

n/s/f brake pipe is rusting

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,225 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,390 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,758 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,261 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,714 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 21,242 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,802 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 OEV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OEV, 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 OEV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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