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MA03 YNP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,287 mi
Last recorded99,287 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 YNP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 99,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear // off side front to rear inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front off side front brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear brake binding slight

Nearside Rear off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 25 Aug 2017 99,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear // off side front to rear inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front off side front brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear brake binding slight

Nearside Rear off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,735 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 87,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and nail in tread

steering lock inoperative . immobilizer fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 79,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

airbag light does not illumanate

front heat shield slighly loose

offside front drop link has slight play in ball joint

Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

airbag light does not illumanate

front heat shield slighly loose

offside front drop link has slight play in ball joint

Pass 1 May 2014 71,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 May 2013 70,544 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 70,544 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 69,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

noise detected at offside hub assembly-possible bearing or drive shaft

Pass 20 May 2011 66,177 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 66,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 146,457 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 146,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 128,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2010 127,596 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 110,604 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 110,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front o/s tyre cut

Pass 12 Mar 2008 91,183 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 91,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 73,461 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 73,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 54,020 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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MA03 YNP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MA03 YNP, 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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MA03 YNP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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