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DY03 XSL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,682 mi
Last recorded172,682 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XSL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2023 172,682 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 164,241 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both wheel arch areas (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 155,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper strut mounting fixings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 147,409 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses poor light output/ pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 147,409 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses poor light output/ pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 136,340 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 124,163 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,738 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 102,413 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,350 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,683 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,394 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,952 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 55,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,941 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,500 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 37,806 miles

KEEP CHECK ON N/S/R TYRE

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 37,806 miles

KEEP CHECK ON N/S/R TYRE

Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,913 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,151 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 XSL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XSL, 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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What year was DY03 XSL registered?

DY03 XSL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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