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ML03 TCY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

161,349 mi
Last recorded161,349 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 TCY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 161,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 131,940 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 131,553 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 125,812 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 119,517 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 115,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 104,759 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,244 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,009 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,167 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,429 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,596 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 67,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,404 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,983 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,556 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2009 43,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,231 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 29,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,385 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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ML03 TCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 ML03 TCY, 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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ML03 TCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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