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YL03 ZHM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,305 mi
Last recorded104,305 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 ZHM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 104,216 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened piece broken off (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 98,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,259 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 87,257 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,615 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 79,615 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 72,509 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 72,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,391 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,024 miles

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,296 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 40,296 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 32,029 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 ZHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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