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AU03 YPW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,791 mi
Last recorded68,791 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YPW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 68,791 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 66,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 66,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,499 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 57,452 miles

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

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 57,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,370 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 52,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre nail

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,466 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 51,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,667 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre tread damaged on the inside

srs light does not illuminate

Fail 2 Jun 2014 48,657 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre tread wearing low

Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,205 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and gear box have slight oil leaks

engine has possable sighns of a coolant leak

near side rear tyre tread getting low

off side and near side front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

off side front and near side front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine/gearbox has an oil leak

near side rear tyre tread getting low

off side rear and near side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,567 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Apr 2010 35,567 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes greased in places - not allowing full inspection

chip in screen zone b

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak on gearbox-(offside driveshaft seal)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 31,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes greased in places - not allowing full inspection

chip in screen zone b

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak on gearbox-(offside driveshaft seal)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,542 miles

child seat fitted offside rear

slight oil leak on gearbox (offside driveshaft seal)

small chip in screen zone a

Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,132 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r handbrake cable mount split

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 YPW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU03 YPW, 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 YPW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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