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YJ03 SOM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,462 mi
Last recorded131,462 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 SOM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 131,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 127,355 miles

Front Both front tyres have minor cracks

Fail 6 Dec 2017 127,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Both front tyres have minor cracks

Pass 18 Nov 2016 122,973 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 122,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 119,115 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,884 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 105,959 miles

Offside rear tyre on limit Nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,766 miles

front number plate deterioated

Fail 15 Nov 2012 93,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

front number plate deterioated

oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2011 79,753 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 79,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,545 miles

offside drive shaft bearing noisy

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,922 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 53,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,383 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 41,382 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,692 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,778 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,800 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 SOM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SOM, 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 SOM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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