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AU03 YDG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,349 mi
Last recorded119,349 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YDG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 119,349 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 114,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 109,543 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 101,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 85,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 76,497 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,279 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 75,279 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,955 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre pressure also low ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,850 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,955 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 68,955 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,850 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 65,850 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,974 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,244 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010
Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,042 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,306 miles

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

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2007 33,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,340 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 YDG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YDG, 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 YDG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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