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HT03 YFP

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

105,124 mi
Last recorded105,124 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 YFP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 105,124 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front bottom pivot gaiters perishing

coil springs rusty

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges and perishing

rear axle bushes perishing

rear seat removed

small chips rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2026 105,122 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not releasing (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front bottom pivot gaiters perishing

coil springs rusty

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges and perishing

rear axle bushes perishing

small chips rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2025 97,943 miles

bottom pivot gaiters perishing

chips in windscreen

coil springs rusty

exhaust rear bracket broken

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing edges near limit

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear axle bushes perishing

rear brake pipes rusty

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 28 Apr 2025 97,943 miles

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

bottom pivot gaiters perishing

chips in windscreen

coil springs rusty

exhaust rear bracket broken

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing edges near limit

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear axle bushes perishing

rear brake pipes rusty

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 25 Apr 2024 94,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread near limit (0.1 (b))

all coil springs rusty

centre exhaust rusty

exhaust tail box bracket broken

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom pivot gaiters perishing

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perishing and cuts in tread

rear axle bushes perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2024 94,204 miles

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

exhaust tail box bracket broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread near limit (0.1 (b))

all coil springs rusty

centre exhaust rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom pivot gaiters perishing

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perishing and cuts in tread

rear axle bushes perishing

rear service brake effort poor

Pass 19 Apr 2023 88,776 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn, cuts in tread, low tread and poor condition near limit

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes rusty

rear brakes effort low

Fail 18 Apr 2023 88,774 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn, cuts in tread, low tread and poor condition near limit

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes rusty

rear brakes effort low

Pass 3 May 2022 85,086 miles

front brake pads appear low

no engine coolant topped up

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2020 79,682 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

child's seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

exhaust tail box bracket broken

front brake pads appear low

Fail 3 Nov 2020 79,680 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

child's seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

exhaust tail box bracket broken

front brake pads appear low

Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,282 miles

Both headlamps slightly opaque.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer has one mount broken.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 74,282 miles

Both headlamps slightly opaque.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer has one mount broken.

Pass 4 May 2018 69,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 May 2018 69,169 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,935 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2017 63,935 miles

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

cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 55,828 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 55,828 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,265 miles

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,316 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,553 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,169 miles

Front wipers judder

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2010 14,809 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 11,759 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 9,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,665 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 7,395 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 7,395 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 5,021 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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HT03 YFP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 HT03 YFP, 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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HT03 YFP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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