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YK03 DFL

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

149,127 mi
Last recorded149,127 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 DFL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 149,127 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 145,179 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 140,200 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 135,661 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 131,028 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 126,197 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 119,974 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 113,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 107,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 104,140 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 99,360 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,932 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,663 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 21 Jun 2006 51,174 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 51,174 miles

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

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

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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YK03 DFL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YK03 DFL, 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 YK03 DFL registered?

YK03 DFL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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