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YH03 GFL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,835 mi
Last recorded129,835 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 GFL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 129,835 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

front bumper damaged but secure

Fail 5 Sep 2016 129,833 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

front bumper damaged but secure

Pass 21 Aug 2015 122,522 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front brake imbalance requirements only just met at 24%, (max = 25%).

Slightly rough feel to nearside front wheel bearing, recommend replacement.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 115,107 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2014 115,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,866 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 105,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 92,881 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2012 92,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 85,127 miles

Oil leak

brake discs corroding on front

Fail 27 May 2011 85,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

brake discs corroding on front

Pass 24 May 2010 79,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2010 79,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 73,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2009 73,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 63,040 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 55,467 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,527 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 46,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 GFL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GFL, 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 GFL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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