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YH03 CHK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,610 mi
Last recorded166,610 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 CHK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 166,610 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front exaust flexi corroded

o;s outer sill corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 166,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front exaust flexi corroded

o;s outer sill corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 163,933 miles

all brake flexi collars corroded

boot floor corroded

head lamp lenses faded

inner sills rusted

o/s front lower suspension arm corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2024 163,933 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

all brake flexi collars corroded

boot floor corroded

head lamp lenses faded

inner sills rusted

o/s front lower suspension arm corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 159,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroded in retaining clips

rear axle bushes worn

sills corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 159,792 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroded in retaining clips

rear axle bushes worn

sills corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 155,797 miles

brake pipes rusting

Pass 4 Nov 2021 150,912 miles

exhaust corroded

head lights faded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 145,741 miles

head lights faded

n/s front tyre on limit

o/s front tyre close to limit

Fail 28 Oct 2020 145,741 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

head lights faded

n/s front tyre on limit

o/s front tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Nov 2019 141,331 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 141,331 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 135,131 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust

front subframe rusty

suspension legs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 129,159 miles

head lights faded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 125,399 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 125,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 120,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 112,494 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 112,494 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 66,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,924 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 37,884 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,670 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,284 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,619 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 15,565 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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YH03 CHK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH03 CHK, 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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YH03 CHK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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