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EO03 YTL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,421 mi
Last recorded161,421 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 YTL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 161,421 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 161,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 157,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 148,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 141,227 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 141,050 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 132,376 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 132,365 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn low

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 129,273 miles

Internal headlight adjuster zeroed

Item removed from view

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 125,807 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Dec 2014 125,807 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2013 122,418 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 26 Nov 2013 122,418 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 5 Dec 2012 119,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 119,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 23 Dec 2011 116,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 110,661 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 110,661 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 95,620 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 95,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,325 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 67,244 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,542 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,490 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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EO03 YTL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO03 YTL, 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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EO03 YTL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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