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MV03 TYS

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,416 mi
Last recorded119,416 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 TYS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 119,416 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 119,409 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe burst during roller brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 119,247 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 119,247 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 118,446 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 118,361 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 118,326 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 116,899 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 114,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,319 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 110,343 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 110,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 98,644 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,535 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 86,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,371 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,733 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,654 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,562 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,219 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,680 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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MV03 TYS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MV03 TYS, 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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MV03 TYS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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