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AU03 YDL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,026 mi
Last recorded84,026 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YDL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 84,026 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 77,994 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 76,650 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,607 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,241 miles

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

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

Front flexi on exhaust poor

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside shock rusty

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle bushes started to unbond

all suspension components rusty

underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2019 72,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside front shock rusty

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 71,255 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,839 miles

All Brake pipes covered in grease

Exhaust front flexi hose poor

Front cross member started to rusty

Fuel Filler pipes rusty

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,332 miles

All brake pipes covered in thick grease

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Fuel Filler pipes rusty

High level brake light inop

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 65,332 miles

All brake pipes covered in thick grease

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Fuel Filler pipes rusty

High level brake light inop

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,035 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slighy perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust flexi joint poor

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,902 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,313 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 40,968 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,968 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,978 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,655 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,611 miles

n/s/f tyre near legal limits worn on outside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,940 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 YDL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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