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HG03 YVY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,669 mi
Last recorded114,669 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 YVY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 114,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 105,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,193 miles

Chassis, coil springs, suspension components, brake and fuel lines corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 95,192 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Chassis, coil springs, suspension components, brake and fuel lines corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 91,318 miles

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

oil leaks on engine

Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,649 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 85,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,584 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,162 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,936 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,303 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 76,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,410 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 69,369 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,698 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,052 miles

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

offside and nearside rear shocker dust covers split and broken

water leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,661 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,016 miles

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

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

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

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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HG03 YVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HG03 YVY, 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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What year was HG03 YVY registered?

HG03 YVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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