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MA03 LYW

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,721 mi
Last recorded93,721 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 LYW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 93,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 80,231 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,756 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,297 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,567 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,584 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 46,717 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 46,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 42,304 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2014 39,499 miles

rear high level brake lamp does not work.

Fail 21 Apr 2014 39,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear high level brake lamp does not work.

Fail 13 Apr 2013 35,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight blow centre to rear exhaust joint

Pass 13 Apr 2013 35,133 miles

slight blow centre to rear exhaust joint

Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,859 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre showing slight wear

Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 16,354 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,698 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 13,523 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,164 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 LYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

MA03 LYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is MA03 LYW safe to buy?

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