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AY03 YZE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

170,870 mi
Last recorded170,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YZE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 170,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 170,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 162,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 153,522 miles

OSR foam bump stop broken up

Pass 6 Jan 2017 140,504 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 126,075 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 119,533 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 112,460 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber casing deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 105,656 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Feb 2012 99,055 miles

slight corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2011 92,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

wet under vehicle at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2010 79,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,067 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,683 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,101 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,448 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 YZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY03 YZE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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