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DL03 YDX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,450 mi
Last recorded124,450 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YDX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2014 124,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 117,055 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH GREASE.

Engine management light illumanated.

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front door trim missing on exterior.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 117,055 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH GREASE.

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light illumanated.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front door trim missing on exterior.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 105,243 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 105,243 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

handbrake warning light on

Pass 10 Feb 2011 94,050 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

n/s steering rack end oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2011 94,040 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,611 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

Fail 8 Feb 2010 80,468 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

Pass 5 Feb 2009 67,148 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 67,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 53,466 miles

front pads look to be wearing thin

Fail 5 Feb 2008 53,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads look to be wearing thin

Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,402 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,615 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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DL03 YDX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DL03 YDX, 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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DL03 YDX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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