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YJ03 LJD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,432 mi
Last recorded107,432 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 LJD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 107,432 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 96,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 78,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 70,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 70,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 50,074 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 50,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 38,357 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 27,917 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 27,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 11,792 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,717 miles

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2015 11,717 miles

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2014 11,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,743 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 10,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,738 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 8,799 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 8,072 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 7,717 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 6,034 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 4,856 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 4,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,933 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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YJ03 LJD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJD, 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 LJD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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