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AU03 YCH

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,302 mi
Last recorded48,302 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YCH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,302 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine mount bush cracking. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bothside front badly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 48,200 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bothside front. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothside front. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine mount bush cracking. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bothside front badly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 44,713 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 43,781 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 May 2022 43,780 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 42,622 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothside front ferrules badly corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside front should replace. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wall, should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear service brake low efficiency, compare offside.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking ,should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside front inner wall cracking, should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 42,622 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bothside front head lamp lens tarnished, clean or replace. (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside front inner face. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothside front ferrules badly corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside front should replace. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wall, should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear service brake low efficiency, compare offside.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking ,should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside front inner wall cracking, should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 41,678 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front should replace. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothside front ferrules badly corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside front worn thin should replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front head lamp lens tarnished, should clean or replace. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear service brake efficiency poor ,should investigate and repair.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside front and bothside rear . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,234 miles

All four tyres perished and tearing

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Various chassis areas corroded

Various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 39,030 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,505 miles

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

both rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,212 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 31,766 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 31,766 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,037 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,190 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,139 miles

o/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,683 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 20,542 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,990 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,842 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 11,731 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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AU03 YCH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AU03 YCH, 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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AU03 YCH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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