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FA03 YRR

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,717 mi
Last recorded99,717 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 YRR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box mount corroded

Pass 16 May 2018

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

both headlights poor beam pattern

exhaust back box support broken but system still supported

Fail 15 May 2018 97,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both headlights poor beam pattern

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

exhaust back box support broken but system still supported

Pass 4 Apr 2017 95,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 95,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,295 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 87,901 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 86,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,308 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 75,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,484 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 64,456 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,450 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,195 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,179 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn but no cords exposed

Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FA03 YRR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FA03 YRR, 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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FA03 YRR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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