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YP03 CSX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,218 mi
Last recorded130,218 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 CSX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2020 130,218 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread is at 1.6mm

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Jun 2019 123,651 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 123,566 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 115,427 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 115,427 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front lamps new bulbs fitted (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,742 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 99,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 81,648 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,467 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 73,392 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,672 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,109 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 63,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,938 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,037 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 49,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Mar 2009 43,074 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,729 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,847 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 CSX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CSX, 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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YP03 CSX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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