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OU03 YCJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,060 mi
Last recorded110,060 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 YCJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 110,060 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 110,059 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,290 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 99,288 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,664 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,712 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,242 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2012 67,222 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,222 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,384 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 59,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2009 51,233 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 51,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,719 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,232 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 21,104 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 13,263 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 YCJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU03 YCJ registered?

OU03 YCJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is OU03 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU03 YCJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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