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PY03 GVJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,695 mi
Last recorded106,695 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 GVJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 106,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded.

front brake discs lipped.

front wiper blades perrished.

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 94,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses started to fade.

both rear tyres perrished.

front o/s brake pipe started to corrode.

rear brake pipes started to corrode.

underside of vehicle started to corrode.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 94,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses started to fade.

both rear tyres perrished.

front o/s brake pipe started to corrode.

rear brake pipes started to corrode.

underside of vehicle started to corrode.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,101 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 81,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,504 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 77,504 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,047 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,097 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,732 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 42,732 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)

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

The vehicle requires tracking setting

Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,442 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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PY03 GVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY03 GVJ, 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 PY03 GVJ registered?

PY03 GVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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