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SP03 YKL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

85,529 mi
Last recorded85,529 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 YKL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020 85,529 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

noise detected from nearside rear

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2019 81,510 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 81,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,074 miles

high level stop lamp not working

power steering reservoir level low

signs of power steering leaks

Fail 9 Jul 2018 79,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested out of focus (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

high level stop lamp not working

power steering reservoir level low

signs of power steering leaks

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,684 miles

battery clamp insecure

coolant level low

high level stop lamp not working

pipe insecure under bonnet

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jul 2017 74,684 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

battery clamp insecure

coolant level low

high level stop lamp not working

pipe insecure under bonnet

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2016 71,549 miles

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 71,549 miles

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

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,294 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,550 miles

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

Fail 14 Jul 2014 63,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,317 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 12 Jul 2013 59,314 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,170 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

high level stop lamp not working

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,120 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 40,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,526 miles

slight noise at engine (poss alt belt)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,037 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,612 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 22,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,388 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 17,388 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wipers worn but still clearing

handbrake may require adjustment

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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SP03 YKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SP03 YKL, 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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SP03 YKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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