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YH03 SKD

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,348 mi
Last recorded85,348 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 SKD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,348 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 85,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 83,344 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 81,145 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 81,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,628 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 79,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 76,471 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,039 miles

Exhaust Back Box Rear Hanger Broken

Fail 11 Apr 2018 74,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust Back Box Rear Hanger Broken

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,968 miles

both rear shockers perished

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 65,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear shockers perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,709 miles

both rear shockers perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,518 miles

both rear shocker dust covers split

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,819 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shocker dust covers split

exhaust middle and rear corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 53,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shocker dust covers split

exhaust middle and rear corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,890 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,798 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 46,798 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,630 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 38,049 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,049 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 33,688 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,688 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,970 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 SKD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YH03 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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