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YP03 BYV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,204 mi
Last recorded146,204 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 BYV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 146,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both rubbers splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 144,947 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck area ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 144,947 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck area ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 142,884 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank to filler neck ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 142,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank to filler neck ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 139,435 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both to fuel neck ()

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

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

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

eml light on

Fail 8 Feb 2018 139,435 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both to fuel neck ()

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 10 Feb 2017 135,591 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

eml light is on

exhaust brackets coroding

Pass 13 Feb 2016 130,512 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Feb 2015 125,628 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 122,711 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 117,007 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust weak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 117,007 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

fan belt torn

Pass 16 Feb 2012 108,103 miles

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM WEAK AND CORRODED.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 98,984 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 90,405 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 80,276 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 80,276 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,375 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 58,831 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 58,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 42,280 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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YP03 BYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP03 BYV, 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 YP03 BYV registered?

YP03 BYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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