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YP03 UXK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,578 mi
Last recorded123,578 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 UXK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 123,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded next to rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

coolant low

Pass 23 Jan 2025 120,417 miles

Coolant low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering flued low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded marked ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 116,790 miles

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

Front subframe and surrounding components corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear subframe and surrounding components corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2024 116,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front subframe and surrounding components corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear subframe and surrounding components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Turning opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Turning opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023 113,600 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Turning opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Turning opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 107,768 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 107,758 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,069 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 99,069 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leak onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

both headlights lens deteriorated

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very soft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn hard inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills corroded by rear subframe mounts

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2019 86,442 miles

Power steering pump leaking pump / pipe leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very soft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn hard inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills corroded by rear subframe mounts

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,817 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 75,067 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 75,067 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 69,774 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,612 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 59,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 59,925 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,509 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,957 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 52,957 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,167 miles

front brake discs have large wear lip

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,475 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 36,644 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,595 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,833 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,172 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 UXK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YP03 UXK, 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 UXK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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