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YM03 UTP

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,809 mi
Last recorded142,809 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 UTP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 142,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 142,807 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 140,285 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 137,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 134,856 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 130,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 125,391 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 120,586 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 116,116 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 110,432 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 110,393 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 98,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 98,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 87,124 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 87,116 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 78,397 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 78,238 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,282 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,773 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,278 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 62,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,853 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,006 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 26,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,052 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 UTP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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