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YF03 ZRL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,793 mi
Last recorded117,793 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ZRL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,793 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 117,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,420 miles

Nearside headlight image poor

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,708 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,978 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 85,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,655 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 75,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,845 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,729 miles

both rear tyres are cracking slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,155 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 62,153 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,598 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,678 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,387 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 38,387 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,940 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 28,940 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,986 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 23,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZRL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?

YF03 ZRL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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