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SY03 UYB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,615 mi
Last recorded87,615 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 UYB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (front section) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (front section) coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 87,615 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (front section) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (front section) coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,230 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,625 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,187 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 76,135 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,111 miles

exhaust mount broken at rear

fuel lines in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2015 63,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust mount broken at rear

fuel lines in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2014 60,144 miles

exhaust in poor condition

fuel pipes in poor condition

power steering pipes in very poor condition

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 18 Apr 2014 60,144 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust in poor condition

fuel pipes in poor condition

power steering pipes in very poor condition

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,917 miles

front brake pads possible close to wear limit

hand brake close to no reserve travel

rear exhaust mount broken

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,967 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 49,967 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,059 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,296 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 39,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,289 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,370 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,384 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 UYB 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 68.2%.

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 SY03 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

SY03 UYB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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