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OU03 YCB

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,832 mi
Last recorded141,832 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 YCB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 141,832 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 141,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 135,330 miles

Central Rear joint

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

head lights dim

Pass 10 May 2019 127,880 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 127,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 126,388 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 124,837 miles

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

Front number plate damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box rusty and blowing (7.1.2)

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

boot full unable to fully inspect

oil misting over gearbox

Fail 20 Apr 2017 124,837 miles

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

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box rusty and blowing (7.1.2)

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

boot full unable to fully inspect

oil misting over gearbox

Pass 21 Apr 2016 122,467 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 21 Apr 2016 122,467 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to delaminate

various cuts in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2015 119,945 miles

osr tyre nail in it

Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,757 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2014 97,757 miles

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

engine management lamp on

front bumper damaged

osr tyre 2mm

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,801 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 64,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,758 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,307 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,167 miles

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,995 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,659 miles

poor operation both front washers

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,877 miles

poor operation of both washers

Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,030 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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OU03 YCB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OU03 YCB, 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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OU03 YCB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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