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YU03 SVD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

99,487 mi
Last recorded99,487 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 SVD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 99,487 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 99,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 92,320 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,124 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 87,124 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 85,277 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,019 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,868 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,450 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 77,588 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 75,033 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,551 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,174 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 67,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 May 2015 61,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,560 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 52,560 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,801 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,678 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,544 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,537 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 38,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,064 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,364 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 32,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,315 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Jul 2006 19,187 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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YU03 SVD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 YU03 SVD, 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 YU03 SVD registered?

YU03 SVD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YU03 SVD shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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