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VE03 DYY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,054 mi
Last recorded88,054 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 DYY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 88,054 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 12 Aug 2014 76,802 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 63,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,384 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 46,384 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,291 miles

osr tyre at 1.6mm

slight leak on steering

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 18 Aug 2009 41,278 miles

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

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

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

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

osr tyre at 1.6mm

slight leak on steering

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,095 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 32,393 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 32,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,524 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 25,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,460 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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VE03 DYY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VE03 DYY, 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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VE03 DYY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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