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AP03 YWE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,581 mi
Last recorded122,581 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YWE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 122,581 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 121,826 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 121,009 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 121,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 119,342 miles

coolant level low

Fail 5 Dec 2019 119,342 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

objects more than 40mm on dash in drivers view area (removed)

Pass 21 Dec 2018 116,202 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 109,122 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 99,123 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low n/s headlamp incorrectly fitted (1.8)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle exhaust support broken

oil level very low

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,509 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 88,509 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,206 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 78,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,639 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,345 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 54,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Water in spare wheel well

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,119 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,592 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,499 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,384 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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AP03 YWE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AP03 YWE, 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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AP03 YWE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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