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MT03 CYV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,195 mi
Last recorded213,195 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 CYV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 213,195 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 202,387 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 202,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 197,100 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 194,526 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 194,316 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 185,484 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 170,421 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 158,103 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 158,103 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 147,210 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 147,210 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2012 134,332 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 134,332 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 120,549 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 103,865 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 103,865 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,173 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,067 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 60,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,101 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,558 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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MT03 CYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MT03 CYV, 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 MT03 CYV registered?

MT03 CYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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The MOT history for MT03 CYV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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