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YR03 AYY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,189 mi
Last recorded77,189 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 AYY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 77,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 74,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 71,344 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamp lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 67,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 63,627 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 63,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,871 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 58,864 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,752 miles

Rear x2 both rear shocker cover loose

Fail 16 Mar 2020 56,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system x2 both front missing u clips secure flexi to shocker (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear x2 both rear shocker cover loose

Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,207 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,428 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,603 miles

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

n/s front flexi insicure

Pass 27 Jan 2011 36,915 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 36,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,454 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,818 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 27,818 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,423 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,678 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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YR03 AYY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YR03 AYY, 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 YR03 AYY registered?

YR03 AYY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is YR03 AYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 AYY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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