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EO03 YXL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,588 mi
Last recorded92,588 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 YXL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,588 miles

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

emissions too clean to register

Fail 16 Apr 2018 92,583 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

emissions too clean to register

Fail 29 Mar 2018 92,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure brake hose clip /hose insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front cracking on outer sidewall / just within requirements

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspension and brake components covered in sealand / unable to c/o full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2017 81,928 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,324 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 78,324 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 73,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,465 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,818 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 67,818 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,749 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,864 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,864 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,885 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,212 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 34,770 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,429 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,150 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 YXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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