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AY03 YYL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,939 mi
Last recorded108,939 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YYL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2021 108,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 102,900 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 102,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 97,490 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 97,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 90,051 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

wiper blades split but clearing screen

Fail 7 Oct 2016 69,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,363 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 54,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 48,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 40,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,611 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,498 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 26,701 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 20,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 16,147 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,538 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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AY03 YYL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY03 YYL, 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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AY03 YYL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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