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MV03 YSJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,031 mi
Last recorded100,031 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 YSJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2025 100,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring hanging down over shocker (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 98,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 98,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 97,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 97,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 94,063 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 94,063 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 90,326 miles

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))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 90,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,621 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive back box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 82,255 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 74,863 miles

Offside wiper blade rubber starting to split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,061 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing signs of wear slight noise

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracked not to cord 195 60 15

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,380 miles

Front brake pads signs of wear

Nearside Rear tyre signs of wear 195 60 15

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,200 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 50,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,999 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 45,973 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,973 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,693 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,730 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,289 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,053 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,966 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,912 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,377 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 YSJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MV03 YSJ, 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 YSJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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