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AY03 YZB

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,533 mi
Last recorded96,533 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YZB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,533 miles

bonnet safety catch not releasing by lever operation

coolant level low

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front wiper blade badly split

offside rear tyre perished

oil level on min mark

power steering hose insecure

suspect high level brake light inop

Fail 8 Mar 2013 96,533 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safety catch not releasing by lever operation

coolant level low

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front wiper blade badly split

offside rear tyre perished

oil level on min mark

power steering hose insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 91,772 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,317 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 60,514 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,028 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,331 miles

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

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

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 YZB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY03 YZB, 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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What year was AY03 YZB registered?

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

Is AY03 YZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 YZB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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