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MA03 HYW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,308 mi
Last recorded93,308 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 HYW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 93,308 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 87,845 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 83,252 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 77,715 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,980 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 71,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,789 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 62,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,011 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,916 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 61,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/R15 88H (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,761 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 61,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/R15 88H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise nearside front tyre 195/60/R15 88H

Pass 29 May 2014 60,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,214 miles

slight scuffs on n/s/f tyre wall slight damage to tailgate

Pass 15 May 2012 58,038 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 54,416 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 49,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 43,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 38,357 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,043 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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MA03 HYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MA03 HYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA03 HYW registered?

MA03 HYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is MA03 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 HYW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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