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YM03 LMK

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,280 mi
Last recorded111,280 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 LMK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 111,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edges!

slight play in both rack arms inner joints!

Fail 15 Feb 2017 111,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern repolished lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern repolished lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges!

slight play in both rack arms inner joints!

Pass 20 Jan 2016 108,063 miles

child seat fitted

slight play offside inner steering rack arm joint

Fail 15 Jan 2016 108,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.59 % vol (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 buget (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour blue bulb (1.7.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced becoming poor (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted

slight play offside inner steering rack arm joint

water from exhaust on idle and some white smoke on fast idle!

Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,614 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 93,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 93,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 64,389 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,473 miles

altenator belt fraying on edge !!

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre wearing low

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,495 miles

T/R/END BOOTS SPLIT

Pass 28 May 2009 22,795 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 22,795 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 18,106 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 18,106 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2007 13,462 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 9,563 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 LMK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YM03 LMK, 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 LMK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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