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OE03 TYF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,234 mi
Last recorded117,234 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 TYF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 117,234 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroding

both rear tyres perished

rear suspension corroding

Fail 12 Jul 2021 117,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroding

both rear tyres perished

rear suspension corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2020 116,183 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 114,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 114,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 112,019 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Fail 20 Jun 2018 112,018 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 25 May 2017 98,141 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 98,141 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 91,653 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 77,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 67,639 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 67,639 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2012 58,207 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 14 May 2012 58,207 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 9 May 2011 45,591 miles

rear bumper loose and broken

Pass 10 May 2010 36,701 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,323 miles

Advise front pads could dp with checking with wheels off

Advise front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Advise nearside rear tyre down to 1.9mm approx

Pass 27 May 2008 23,300 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,550 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,808 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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OE03 TYF 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 OE03 TYF, 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 OE03 TYF registered?

OE03 TYF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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