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YP03 YHG

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,955 mi
Last recorded132,955 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 YHG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 132,955 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 132,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 120,645 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 120,631 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 107,065 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 107,065 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,984 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,093 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 97,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 91,190 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 91,190 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,444 miles

o/s/r tyre cracks between treads

Fail 7 Oct 2013 84,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r tyre cracks between treads

Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,621 miles

3rd brake lamp not working

Fail 8 Oct 2012 79,621 miles

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

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

3rd brake lamp not working

Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,606 miles

small loss of exhaust gases from rear exhaust box

Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,741 miles

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

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

slight coolant laek from head

slight leak in a vacume pipe

Pass 9 Nov 2009 68,860 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 68,860 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine

loose heat shield at rear exaust

Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,746 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 35,780 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 35,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

high level stop light not working

Pass 13 May 2006 23,217 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 21,328 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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 YHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG registered?

YP03 YHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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