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MC03 BYH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,898 mi
Last recorded67,898 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 BYH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,898 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 67,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,224 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 66,223 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,962 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,238 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,243 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 60,243 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,173 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 52,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 46,158 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 46,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,557 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,161 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 33,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise engine light on dash

Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,501 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,662 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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MC03 BYH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MC03 BYH, 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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MC03 BYH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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