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SP03 YLL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,223 mi
Last recorded65,223 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 YLL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,223 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 65,223 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 53,186 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 42,470 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 32,892 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 24,283 miles

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear wheels corroded

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 24,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear wheels corroded

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,787 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in grease

slight corrosion on the front brake hoses ends

Fail 27 Mar 2018 23,787 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in grease

slight corrosion on the front brake hoses ends

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,068 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,253 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front and offside front brake flexy hoses,ferrules are deterioating.

offside front tyre is age cracking.

rear number plate is deterioating.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 21,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front and offside front brake flexy hoses,ferrules are deterioating.

offside front tyre is age cracking.

rear number plate is deterioating.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front brake flexy hoses are detarioating.

nearside front wiper blade torn.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade torn.

rear number plate deterioating.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,662 miles

brake pipes;nearside rear,offside rear and offside front are corroding.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,312 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,732 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,146 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,076 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,755 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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SP03 YLL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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