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YT03 FSJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,729 mi
Last recorded120,729 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 FSJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 120,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 120,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 113,684 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,848 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 96,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 88,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

injector seal leaking

rear washer jet missing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

injector seal leaking

rear washer jet missing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front wipers split but clearing screen ok

centre brake light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,616 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 67,616 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 60,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to bottom of n/s/r spring

Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,022 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to bottom of n/s/r spring

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,938 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 42,736 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,736 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,426 miles

near side rear tyre 2mm on edge

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on outer edge

offside front tyre on 2mm on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2006 25,426 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side rear tyre 2mm on edge

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on outer edge

offside front tyre on 2mm on edges

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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YT03 FSJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 YT03 FSJ, 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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YT03 FSJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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