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YF03 VNY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VNY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 128,205 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass

Fail 15 Jan 2024 128,205 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 118,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,668 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 115,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,580 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 112,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 109,364 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 109,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 104,142 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,689 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Fail 9 Dec 2015 87,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,919 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 80,917 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,476 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 76,474 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,265 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 66,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,759 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,434 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 53,434 miles

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

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

wipers streaking

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,079 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,239 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,896 miles

O/S/R + N/S/R PARKING BRAKE CABLES INSECURE

Fail 12 Dec 2006 26,896 miles

O/S/R + N/S/R PARKING BRAKE CABLES INSECURE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2006 20,740 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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YF03 VNY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF03 VNY, 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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YF03 VNY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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