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YL03 WGP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,980 mi
Last recorded98,980 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 WGP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 98,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 98,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,402 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 64,402 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,992 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front metal brake pipes corroding

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

coolant level low

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2016 89,986 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front metal brake pipes corroding

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

coolant level low

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 May 2015 87,380 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 83,934 miles

nearside rear veiw mirror damaged close to excessively

offside front wheel bearing noisy

offside windscreen wiper smearing close to excessively

Pass 28 May 2013 80,643 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2012 75,508 miles

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

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

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

front suspension struts top mounting nuts corroded

offside door trims missing

rear exhaust section poor condition

some wear front brake discs

tape repair nearside mirror view poor

Fail 24 May 2012 75,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

engine management light on

front suspension struts top mounting nuts corroded

offside door trims missing

rear exhaust section poor condition

some wear front brake discs

tape repair nearside mirror view poor

Pass 20 May 2011 67,817 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

engine management light on

near side door mirror glass held by tape

off side front wheel bearing a little noisey when rotated

Fail 20 May 2011 67,817 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

engine management light on

near side door mirror glass held by tape

off side front wheel bearing a little noisey when rotated

Fail 9 May 2011 67,743 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise only .. centre stop light not working

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

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

Offside front tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 10 May 2010 58,955 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 53,523 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 48,894 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 43,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 36,657 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 WGP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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