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MD03 FYL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,029 mi
Last recorded124,029 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 FYL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 124,029 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 124,029 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 113,073 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 113,073 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 101,984 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,056 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 98,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 89,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,800 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,652 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 73,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,662 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,599 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,432 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 50,431 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,721 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 34,142 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,142 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,168 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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MD03 FYL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD03 FYL, 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 MD03 FYL registered?

MD03 FYL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is MD03 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD03 FYL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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