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YY03 CXR

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

119,682 mi
Last recorded119,682 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 CXR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 119,682 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 116,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 112,852 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 112,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 110,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 108,829 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 106,883 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 104,530 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 104,530 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 100,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,327 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,870 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint into steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,957 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,900 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)

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,490 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 46,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,118 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 28,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,752 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 11,854 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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YY03 CXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 YY03 CXR, 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 YY03 CXR registered?

YY03 CXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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