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YT03 FVU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,340 mi
Last recorded55,340 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 FVU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 55,340 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 55,340 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2024 41,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside driveshaft support bearing slight noise?

Fail 4 Sep 2024 41,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside driveshaft support bearing slight noise?

Pass 4 Sep 2023 23,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 14,124 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 14,059 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 13,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 13,553 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 13,166 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit outside edge.

both drive shaft inner oil seals leaking.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 12,778 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,285 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 11,792 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,212 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 10,606 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,830 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 9,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 8,319 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 7,528 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 6,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 5,018 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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YT03 FVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YT03 FVU, 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 YT03 FVU registered?

YT03 FVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is YT03 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT03 FVU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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