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DV03 YBK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

143,140 mi
Last recorded143,140 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YBK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 143,140 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has a slight leak! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens getting frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack rubber gaiter perishing! (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail starting to corrode! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens getting frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack rubber gaiter perishing ! (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail starting to corrode ! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear reversing light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2021 141,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone balljoint gaiter deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering gaiter deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone balljoint gaiter deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

eml light present on dash cluster. (VEHICLE BUILT before 1st july 2003 !)

Pass 21 Jul 2020 139,559 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 136,204 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover

Pass 4 Aug 2018 131,794 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

engine cover

Fail 4 Aug 2018 131,794 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover

Pass 11 Aug 2017 125,669 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 116,481 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 116,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 110,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 110,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,124 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low

oil leak

rear coil springs very rusty

rear exhaust section corroding and deterioating around mounts

slight lip front brake discs

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jul 2014 103,124 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre getting low

oil leak

rear coil springs very rusty

rear exhaust section corroding and deterioating around mounts

slight lip front brake discs

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 91,995 miles

oil leak

osr tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2013 91,995 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

osr tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2012 89,256 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,778 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 85,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,439 miles

o/s/f tyre fitted wrong

Fail 12 Feb 2010 79,439 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f tyre fitted wrong

Pass 16 May 2009 78,408 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 78,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 69,799 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 69,774 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2007 59,148 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,333 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 47,325 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DV03 YBK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DV03 YBK, 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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DV03 YBK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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