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MA03 YYR

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,354 mi
Last recorded131,354 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 YYR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 131,354 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 131,265 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 124,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 124,894 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 118,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 107,073 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 101,214 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 101,214 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,474 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,441 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 12 Mar 2008 68,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

air bag light on

Pass 12 Mar 2008 68,474 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,722 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 55,722 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light staying on

Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,655 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 YYR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MA03 YYR, 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 MA03 YYR registered?

MA03 YYR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is MA03 YYR safe to buy?

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