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NJ03 YLP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,565 mi
Last recorded163,565 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 YLP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 163,565 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 152,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 144,220 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 141,517 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 141,516 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 132,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bulkhead to inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2018 132,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bulkhead to inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 112,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 May 2017 112,427 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 111,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear light lens has small crack

Fail 17 Jun 2015 106,411 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2015 106,358 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 101,187 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes greased

Both headlight beams slightly blurred

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2013 94,418 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres low

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2012 87,346 miles

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

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

advise further inspection on brake pipes due to underseal

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,636 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,918 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease advise check

Pass 20 Jun 2009 66,532 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 58,676 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 58,452 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 55,290 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 55,290 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2007 44,052 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,964 miles

b0ttom steering rack slight fluid leak

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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NJ03 YLP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NJ03 YLP, 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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NJ03 YLP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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