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YL03 DUU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,010 mi
Last recorded83,010 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 DUU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 83,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 79,265 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 79,265 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 76,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,510 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 73,510 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 68,776 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 68,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 64,005 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,150 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 59,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,024 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,389 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 50,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,017 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 39,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,745 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,545 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,714 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 29,714 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,596 miles

tyres wearing un evern

Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,245 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,137 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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YL03 DUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YL03 DUU, 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 YL03 DUU registered?

YL03 DUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YL03 DUU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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