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LYN 257D

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,067 mi
Last recorded59,067 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYN 257D
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 59,067 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 58,298 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 57,055 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,894 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 54,751 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,128 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 49,527 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 49,527 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,962 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre on 3mm 195 60 15 ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 46,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect due to blow (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre on 3mm 195 60 15 ()

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

Pass 23 May 2016 44,701 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 42,582 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 42,582 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 40,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 40,435 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,087 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,524 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 33,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 33,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,162 miles

small chips in screen

wear on brake discs

wear on n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,112 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,249 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 12,467 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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LYN 257D is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYN 257D, 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 LYN 257D registered?

LYN 257D is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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