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FB03 RYZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,343 mi
Last recorded100,343 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 RYZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 100,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

both front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 May 2019 100,342 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake hose insecure but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

both front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 May 2018 91,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose not clipped

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2018 91,340 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose not clipped

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 87,839 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.12mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge @ 2.02mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.04mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge @ 2.14mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,621 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 78,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,293 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,683 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 65,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,236 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 52,586 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,586 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,861 miles

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

Offside 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 23 Aug 2008 39,259 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 39,259 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,974 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 32,974 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,516 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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FB03 RYZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FB03 RYZ, 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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FB03 RYZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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