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FA03 VYB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,365 mi
Last recorded127,365 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 VYB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 127,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 127,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 120,535 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 115,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 111,538 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 111,526 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 108,485 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,187 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,463 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,142 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slight

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,699 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 63,187 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,187 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,609 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,661 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 44,743 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,743 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 37,833 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,833 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,053 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 26,705 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,313 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 21,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 15,845 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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FA03 VYB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FA03 VYB, 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 FA03 VYB registered?

FA03 VYB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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