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MA03 YUS

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,444 mi
Last recorded103,444 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 YUS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2024 103,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filler neck pipes corroded and weeping fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 100,221 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 96,784 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,683 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 95,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 93,126 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 93,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,991 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,402 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 81,402 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,502 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,626 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside headlight misted

reverse light not working

Fail 30 Jul 2013 64,228 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear seat belt twisted and slow to retract

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,228 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear seat belt twisted and slow to retract

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers slight smearing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,449 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,753 miles

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

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

offside front tyre showing wear

Fail 17 Jul 2009 46,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

excess travel in parking brake lever

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,625 miles

excess travel in parking brake lever

Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,696 miles

excess travel in parking brake lever

wet conditions

Fail 17 Jul 2008 40,696 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

excess travel in parking brake lever

wet conditions

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,232 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,412 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 YUS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YUS, 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 YUS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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