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SY03 VDC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,455 mi
Last recorded43,455 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 VDC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,455 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2021 41,718 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 40,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,990 miles

all brake pipes and ferrules additional coating applied

Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,580 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 33,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,235 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,892 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,998 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 22,738 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,846 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,102 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 11,468 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 VDC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

SY03 VDC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is SY03 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 VDC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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