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SY03 UYD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

109,505 mi
Last recorded109,505 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 UYD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 109,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 101,515 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 101,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 93,508 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 88,851 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 83,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 83,905 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 72,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,939 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 69,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 60,548 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 60,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 52,402 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 52,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,925 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 48,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and has cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2013 45,258 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 42,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,842 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,803 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak from gearbox unit

Fail 18 Jul 2012 39,803 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak from gearbox unit

Fail 15 Aug 2011 32,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,959 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,109 miles

oil leak around gear box

Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,194 miles

near side rear tyre has 2 punchers

Fail 20 Mar 2007 23,194 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side rear tyre has 2 punchers

Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,734 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 18,734 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UYD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 UYD, 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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SY03 UYD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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