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AP03 YYA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,719 mi
Last recorded141,719 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YYA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 141,719 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 130,851 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 125,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock has a missing cover

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Head lamp lens has slight fading

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On brake back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 125,076 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock has a missing cover

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Head lamp lens has slight fading

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On brake back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside front and nearside front ball joint gaiters perished

Power steering pipe corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 110,808 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 100,921 miles

Front Flexi exhuast joint has slight blow

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lens faded

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Nov 2018 100,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Flexi exhuast joint has slight blow

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lens faded

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2017 92,653 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 92,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,014 miles

bonnet difficult to undo on catch

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,985 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,655 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,013 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 58,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,315 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 40,957 miles

All Brake Pipes Have Slight Corrosion

front tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 13 May 2009 35,880 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 35,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 31,423 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,895 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 18,283 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 YYA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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