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YF52 UCE

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,288 mi
Last recorded92,288 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 UCE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 92,288 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 92,287 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 85,071 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 76,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 69,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,628 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,045 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 57,045 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,284 miles

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,637 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 41,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,678 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,672 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,357 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 16,071 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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YF52 UCE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF52 UCE, 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 YF52 UCE registered?

YF52 UCE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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