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DC03 YVZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,608 mi
Last recorded91,608 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YVZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 91,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 79,254 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished due to age.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 79,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished due to age.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,565 miles

engine management light on

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear shock has slight misting of oil

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,511 miles

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

Nail in N/S/F,N/S/R & O/S/R tyres

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from O/S drive shaft oil seal

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,163 miles

Rear bumper insecure

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,198 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,689 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,550 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 37,550 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,080 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 31,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 22,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2009 22,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2008 13,717 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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DC03 YVZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DC03 YVZ, 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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DC03 YVZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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