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VO03 YJB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,808 mi
Last recorded102,808 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 YJB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,770 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,841 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,085 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dipstick broken

gearbox oil leak

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 12 Jul 2013 82,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dipstick broken

gearbox oil leak

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Jun 2012 77,784 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 74,580 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,507 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 69,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear high level brake lamp not working

Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,839 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,646 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

engine noise

front number plate condition

n/s/f door mirror glass damage

Fail 22 Jul 2008 50,646 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

front number plate condition

n/s/f door mirror glass damage

Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,715 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2007 35,715 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2006 23,486 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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VO03 YJB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VO03 YJB, 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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VO03 YJB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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