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MC03 BYS

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,586 mi
Last recorded131,586 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 131,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak oil leak from rear of engine ()

Rear gear box mount bush worn

Pass 26 Oct 2015 124,924 miles

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

engine has mega oil leak

gearbox mount defective

nearside front tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder

Fail 26 Oct 2015 124,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine has mega oil leak

gearbox mount defective

nearside front tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder

Pass 3 Sep 2014 115,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 115,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil filter rusted through, leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,486 miles

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

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

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

offside driveshaft eal to gearbox appears to be leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2013 105,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

offside driveshaft eal to gearbox appears to be leaking

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2012 87,079 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 73,219 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,493 miles

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

offside rear coil spring slightly deformed at bottom

oil leak on gearbox driveshaft seal

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,465 miles

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

Oil leak on gearbox drive shaft seal on offside

Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,062 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 34,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,466 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 BYS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BYS, 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 BYS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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