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SH03 YLU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,124 mi
Last recorded135,124 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 YLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2016 135,124 miles

Brake pipes and fuel pipes are covered in undersealer, difficult to inspect

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heat shield slightly insecure

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 133,511 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on

Pass 7 Apr 2015 123,096 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 123,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 107,338 miles

em light

front pipe flexi worn

rear wiper missing

Fail 28 Mar 2014 107,387 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

em light

front pipe flexi worn

rear wiper missing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,219 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 91,219 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,210 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 78,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs worn

centre/tail ,exhaust corroded at hangers

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,762 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 46,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,228 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 31,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,079 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,123 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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SH03 YLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH03 YLU, 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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SH03 YLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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