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LY03 CFD

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,838 mi
Last recorded99,838 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 CFD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 99,838 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 99,838 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 94,741 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 94,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,974 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 89,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

front pads and discs worn - not excessive

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s driveshaft seal has slight leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 80,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

front pads and discs worn - not excessive

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s driveshaft seal has slight leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,976 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2014 67,597 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,715 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,498 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,933 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 39,114 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 39,114 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,587 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 27,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,911 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 21,911 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LY03 CFD 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 LY03 CFD, 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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LY03 CFD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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