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NL03 YMY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,406 mi
Last recorded162,406 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 YMY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 162,406 miles

Both rear shocker dust covers missing

Bumper damaged N/S/R

Coolant level low, radiator leaking

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 162,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear shocker dust covers missing

Bumper damaged N/S/R

Coolant level low, radiator leaking

Engine oil leak from top, and also from oil filter

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 150,110 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2014 150,110 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2013 140,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

gearbox leaking oil

offside front tyre wall worn & tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit 195/60/15

offside rear shocker dust gaurd insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2013 140,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

gearbox leaking oil

offside front tyre wall worn & tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit 195/60/15

offside rear shocker dust gaurd insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2012 128,807 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat cover insecure

road springs corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Feb 2012 128,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shocker covers insecure

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat cover insecure

road springs corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Mar 2011 117,957 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 117,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 105,078 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 95,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 95,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 84,953 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 84,952 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 70,797 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 56,032 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light cracking to nearside rear bump stop

light cracking to offside rear tyre in treads not exposing cords

slight wear to brake pedal anti slip

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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NL03 YMY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NL03 YMY, 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 NL03 YMY registered?

NL03 YMY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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