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DK03 YVC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,801 mi
Last recorded137,801 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 YVC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 137,801 miles

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

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)

various oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2015 125,027 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 125,027 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 106,378 miles

N/s/f metal brake pipe slightly pitted and corroded

N/s/r bumber slightly out of alignment

O/s/f brake pipe starting to corroded

Offside front seat belt stitching slightly frayed

Oil leak

Various rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

winderscreen slightly scratched

Fail 19 Mar 2013 106,373 miles

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

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

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

winderscreen slightly scratched

N/s/f metal brake pipe slightly pitted and corroded

N/s/r bumber slightly out of alignment

O/s/f brake pipe starting to corroded

Offside front seat belt stitching slightly frayed

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Various rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2012 97,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front brakes slightly juddering

offside front wiper blade split

windscreen slightly scratched caused by worn wiper blade.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 97,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front brakes slightly juddering

offside front wiper blade split

windscreen slightly scratched caused by worn wiper blade.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 86,911 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

damage in screen caused by damaged wiper blades

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2010 77,021 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 63,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,340 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,610 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 28,169 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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DK03 YVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DK03 YVC, 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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DK03 YVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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