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RA03 YUC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,105 mi
Last recorded142,105 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 YUC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 142,105 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 142,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 133,913 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 125,909 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 125,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 113,213 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

High level stop light not working

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 116,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

High level stop light not working

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 102,276 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 102,276 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,237 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,581 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 74,581 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,561 miles

Clutch

Misfire under load

Pass 6 Feb 2009 51,055 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,062 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 19,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,379 miles

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

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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RA03 YUC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA03 YUC, 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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RA03 YUC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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