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YM03 LLV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,434 mi
Last recorded100,434 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 LLV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 100,434 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion throughout the vehicle req a good wire brushing and further inspection &wax oiling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front to back require a good clean and grease further inspection strongly reccommended (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 95,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front to back require a good clean and grease further inspection strongly reccommended (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both inner wings (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 5 Jan 2015 75,965 miles

injectors blowing

Fail 3 Jan 2015 75,926 miles

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

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

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

injectors blowing

Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,790 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 62,783 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 55,537 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,273 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 51,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,359 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 46,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,457 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 38,457 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,200 miles

advise rattel rear end poss hand brake clips

Fail 15 Dec 2008 32,200 miles

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

advise rattel rear end poss hand brake clips

Pass 13 May 2008 29,031 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 29,031 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre on 2 1/2m

n/s/r tyre on 4 1/2mm

no reverse lights

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 22 May 2007 23,043 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 16,655 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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YM03 LLV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YM03 LLV, 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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YM03 LLV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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