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YL03 TZA

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,461 mi
Last recorded84,461 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 TZA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 84,461 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 82,232 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective near side and off side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 82,191 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective near side and off side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 78,477 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 75,988 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 75,961 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 72,803 miles

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

corrosion noted osr outer sill

Pass 14 May 2015 69,525 miles

both front tyres have low tread

Fail 12 May 2015 69,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have low tread

Pass 14 May 2014 66,676 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 63,809 miles

nearside rear shocker has reduced damping effect

offside rear tyre slight cracking to sidewall

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Fail 8 May 2013 63,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear shocker has reduced damping effect

offside rear tyre slight cracking to sidewall

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 May 2012 60,599 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,264 miles

all metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,308 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear shocker slight misting of oil

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heat shield near rear silencer loose

Fail 15 Apr 2009 48,004 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heat shield near rear silencer loose

Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,139 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 42,108 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

both rear shock absorber's dust cover's insecure

Pass 11 May 2006 35,904 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 35,905 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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 TZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA registered?

YL03 TZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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