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YY03 MVS

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,274 mi
Last recorded95,274 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 95,274 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 95,270 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 93,250 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front door trim insecure

Fail 3 May 2018 93,250 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front door trim insecure

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 90,733 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 87,242 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,460 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlight lenses poor condition

offside front and offside rear tyres slight cracking in tread area

Fail 14 Jul 2015 84,458 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlight lenses poor condition

offside front and offside rear tyres slight cracking in tread area

Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,271 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,520 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 77,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,702 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,663 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,699 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,214 miles

All metal brake pipes are corroded

Passenger side rear shock absorber protective sleeve come loose

Fail 16 Jun 2009 49,214 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All metal brake pipes are corroded

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

Passenger side rear shock absorber protective sleeve come loose

Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,300 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 40,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

ns and os front tyres outer sidewalls perishing slightly

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,943 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 21,186 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 MVS 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MVS, 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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YY03 MVS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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