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YL03 ECX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,224 mi
Last recorded164,224 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 ECX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 164,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake hose retaning clip missing

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside and components heavly covered in underseal

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 160,762 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm ushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under side and components heavly covered in protection material

reverse lamp in/op 2003 vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2022 155,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 141,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to outer edge (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 132,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 132,645 miles

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to leakage (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 119,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

head lights faded

Pass 3 May 2018 107,394 miles

Oil leak ()

headlights faded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 107,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

headlights faded

Pass 2 May 2017 95,235 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 95,232 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 88,370 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 88,370 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 80,055 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 72,021 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 72,021 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,790 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,624 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 62,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,221 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,051 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,666 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2010 52,664 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2009 46,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat belt incorectly fitted twist in belt

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,629 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,859 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,198 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 ECX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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