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YH03 DGE

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,050 mi
Last recorded132,050 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 DGE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 132,050 miles

battery loose

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel filler neck could have a leak when being filled

n/s front fog light insecure

n/s front wheel damaged

oil leak

reversing lights not working

Fail 7 Jul 2018 132,049 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery loose

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel filler neck could have a leak when being filled

n/s front fog light insecure

n/s front wheel damaged

oil leak

reversing lights not working

Fail 10 May 2018 132,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken off and missing just behind the engine (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 125,113 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 125,113 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe brust (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,743 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 95,166 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2014 95,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2013 86,121 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 85,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 77,723 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 77,495 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,143 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,208 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 30,879 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 23,687 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 23,687 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YH03 DGE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DGE, 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 DGE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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