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YJ03 COF

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

167,851 mi
Last recorded167,851 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 COF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 167,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 163,169 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 163,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 157,243 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 151,317 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 151,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 145,169 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 145,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 139,406 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 139,406 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 133,364 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 123,817 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 123,817 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 112,030 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 112,027 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 102,415 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 92,965 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 92,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,501 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,439 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,687 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 50,937 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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,517 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 38,517 miles

Rear Upper 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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YJ03 COF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YJ03 COF, 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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YJ03 COF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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