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YL03 FKE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,478 mi
Last recorded99,478 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 FKE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 99,478 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 99,478 miles

Battery insecure clamp bolt corroded & broken (1.9.1)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed fully retracted (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 96,422 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,225 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 96,225 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60-15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 89,278 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,004 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 63,996 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,956 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,942 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,313 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 35,313 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,638 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 24,303 miles

1.Advise unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,609 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 FKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL03 FKE, 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 FKE registered?

YL03 FKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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