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YF03 YBX

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,531 mi
Last recorded20,531 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 YBX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 20,531 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 20,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 19,953 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 19,953 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 19,639 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2021 19,639 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 19,473 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 18,924 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens misting

Offside Front headlamp lens misting

Fail 21 May 2019 18,924 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp lens misting

Offside Front headlamp lens misting

Pass 9 May 2018 18,321 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 17,821 miles

Rear coil springs corroding at bottom

Pass 4 May 2016 17,410 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 16,893 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,456 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 16,058 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 15,454 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 14,660 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 13,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,674 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 10,990 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 9,086 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 7,073 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 YBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc 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 YF03 YBX, 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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What year was YF03 YBX registered?

YF03 YBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YF03 YBX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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