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YR03 FAM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,625 mi
Last recorded64,625 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 FAM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,625 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 62,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,424 miles

n/s/f brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,339 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 60,339 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,036 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 58,036 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 55,339 miles

centre seat belt jammed

Fail 24 Jan 2012 55,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

centre seat belt jammed

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,653 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 52,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,867 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,911 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,919 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,972 miles

Airbag light flashing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 28,726 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 30 Jan 2006 18,756 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 27 Jan 2006 18,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a 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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YR03 FAM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?

YR03 FAM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is YR03 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 FAM shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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