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YL03 YZH

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,025 mi
Last recorded113,025 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 113,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front headlights starting to fade on outer

Fail 15 Mar 2019 113,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil level on minimum

headlamp lenses tarnished

Pass 31 Oct 2017 103,304 miles

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

front tyres 3mm rear tyres 2.5mm

Fail 31 Oct 2017 103,304 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres 3mm rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 8 Oct 2016 88,277 miles

Both head lamps slightly hazed

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,234 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,913 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,568 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,320 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 59,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 53,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,219 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2008 42,396 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,856 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 31,809 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,809 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 YZH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

YL03 YZH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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