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YT03 FVX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,070 mi
Last recorded89,070 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 FVX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 89,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 87,576 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,313 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 84,784 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 83,367 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,473 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 79,581 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,873 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,320 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 70,007 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 68,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

injectors chuffing

Fail 24 Feb 2014 59,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,968 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,740 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,431 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 37,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,732 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

clonk heard from n/s/r suspension(no play or wear detected on test)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advised n/s/f tyre shows slight wear on edge

Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,480 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 FVX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT03 FVX registered?

YT03 FVX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YT03 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT03 FVX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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