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SY03 PVU

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,324 mi
Last recorded195,324 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 PVU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 195,324 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 195,324 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 187,131 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 187,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 180,474 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 180,474 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 173,527 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 168,524 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 163,543 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 158,115 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 148,947 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 148,947 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 131,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 114,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 102,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 87,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,594 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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SY03 PVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY03 PVU, 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 SY03 PVU registered?

SY03 PVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SY03 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 PVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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