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MD03 RYT

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,408 mi
Last recorded121,408 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 RYT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 121,408 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 119,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 119,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 114,496 miles

50% of n/s washer jet working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front brake pads low

n/s/f brakepipe starting to corrode slightly

oil leak

suspect front brake pads low

Fail 19 Jun 2012 114,496 miles

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

50% of n/s washer jet working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

n/s/f brakepipe starting to corrode slightly

oil leak

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 83,394 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 108,154 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,350 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s & n/s sills corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2010 76,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s & n/s sills corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 99,817 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 65,574 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 91,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,454 miles

o/s/r floor corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2008 61,369 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/r floor corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2008 84,926 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,926 miles

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

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

exh h/shield loose

front bumper damaged & loose

n/s centre outer sill corr

Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,716 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,293 miles

front susp bushes worn

Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,969 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 RYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD03 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

MD03 RYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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