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EY03 LYD

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,965 mi
Last recorded147,965 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 LYD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 147,965 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,750 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear brake balance only just good enough for MOT pass

Fail 25 Nov 2020 139,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear brake balance only just good enough for MOT pass

Pass 5 Nov 2019 134,642 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 125,718 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,470 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 108,467 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencer. (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 103,946 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2014 99,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2013 93,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,117 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Oct 2012 89,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Oct 2011 85,176 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 85,176 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 81,175 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to wear warns

n/s/r tyre low on edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 81,175 miles

both front tyres close to wear warns

n/s/r tyre low on edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,773 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,800 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 57,100 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 57,698 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,903 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 53,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,569 miles

handbrake lever high

centre brake light not working

engine malfunction light on

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,634 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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EY03 LYD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY03 LYD, 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 EY03 LYD registered?

EY03 LYD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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