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YS03 YXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,267 mi
Last recorded101,267 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 YXW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,267 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 101,267 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 95,629 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

front discs scored pads wearing thin

headlights faded lenses

minor pass leek

rear shocker bushes minor play pin bush

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,574 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,668 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 83,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,889 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,183 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2017 70,183 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016 64,339 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

front bumper damaged

power steering noisey

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,596 miles

o/s wing mirror repaired with tape

rear coil springs corroded exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,613 miles

exhaust corroded

fron tyres close to tread wear bars

front discs corroded and lipped

knocking from rear on road test

n/s/r tyre close to tread wear bars

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

power stearing fluid leaking

power stearing pump noisey and low levels

rear coil springs corroded

vairous brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,776 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 38,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,546 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,197 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,219 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 23,108 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 16,990 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,680 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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YS03 YXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS03 YXW, 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 YS03 YXW registered?

YS03 YXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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