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YR03 BAA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,063 mi
Last recorded124,063 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 BAA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 124,063 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 124,063 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear bump stop not working

Pass 19 Apr 2016 112,523 miles

Both headlamp lenses misted. Aims just meeting requirements

Front wipers poor

Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,141 miles

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

both headlamp lenses opaque but not effecting beam pattern yet

Pass 9 Apr 2014 103,775 miles

Both headlamp lenses poor giving a poor headlamp aim.

NSR handbrake cable worn in mounting.

Oil leak

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 103,775 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

N/S/R handbrake cable worn in mounting

Oil leak

both headlamp lenses poor giving a poor headlamp aim

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,010 miles

headlamp pattern poor

Fail 15 Apr 2013 97,010 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlamp pattern poor

nsr tyre 3mm

osr tyre 2mm

wipers poor

Pass 10 Apr 2012 86,736 miles

advise headlamps lenses getting poor

advise o/s/r shock cover afloat

advise slight damage n/s/f innr wheel rim

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,334 miles

advise n/s/r handbrake cable loose not fouling

advise o/s/f getting worn on the outer edge

advise steering rack damp

strong advise front pads close to the limit discs lipped

strong advise gearbox oil leak

strong advise n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,148 miles

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

heat shield loose above rear exhaust box

osr shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 61,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,087 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 52,087 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr tyre treadstarting to lift possible cause of road noise

Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,231 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 41,231 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,305 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 28,805 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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YR03 BAA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol 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 YR03 BAA, 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 YR03 BAA registered?

YR03 BAA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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