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OY03 YVC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,120 mi
Last recorded205,120 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 YVC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 205,120 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 205,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXABLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 198,865 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mount to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mount to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2025 198,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mount to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mount to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2024 191,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 185,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 179,565 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear CORNER OF BUMPER LOOSE

Fail 28 Apr 2022 179,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear CORNER OF BUMPER LOOSE

Pass 30 Apr 2018 177,859 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 177,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 168,658 miles

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

Offside Front MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

Fail 29 Apr 2017 168,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

Pass 20 Apr 2016 156,303 miles

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

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

o/s -n/s rear tyres sidewall damage

Pass 14 Apr 2015 143,040 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 143,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 132,673 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 132,673 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 124,893 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 117,515 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 117,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 110,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2010 102,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,379 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 72,241 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,889 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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OY03 YVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY03 YVC, 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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OY03 YVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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