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PY03 MWJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,287 mi
Last recorded112,287 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 MWJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2023 112,287 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 104,729 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Hanger Detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 104,729 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Hanger Detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 96,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 92,521 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,155 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,214 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 58,214 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,521 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 46,521 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,225 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 36,225 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,256 miles

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,149 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,582 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,220 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 MWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MWJ, 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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PY03 MWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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