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YH03 VUM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,605 mi
Last recorded134,605 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 VUM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 134,605 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,870 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 8 Oct 2014 118,532 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 112,383 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,383 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 109,384 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

o/s and n/s rear outter brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,384 miles

o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

o/s and n/s rear outter brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2011 106,202 miles

both front to rear brakepipes slghtly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front coil spring corroded but not broken

offside rearto cylinder brakepipe slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2011 106,202 miles

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

both front to rear brakepipes slghtly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front coil spring corroded but not broken

offside rearto cylinder brakepipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 95,431 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,195 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,728 miles

Both nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber shrouds come away from bump stops,

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 68,728 miles

Both nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber shrouds come away from bump stops,

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 57,274 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,274 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,612 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 VUM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VUM, 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 YH03 VUM registered?

YH03 VUM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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