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YT03 FUM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

100,988 mi
Last recorded100,988 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 FUM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 100,988 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 100,988 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 100,986 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 100,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 100,977 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 100,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,922 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 98,128 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 98,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to rear brake (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to rear brake (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 96,595 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 93,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 93,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,689 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 89,689 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,632 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 85,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,271 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,079 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 80,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,274 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,334 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 74,196 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,920 miles

both front wheel trim scuffed

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside front to rear at rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear window trim missing

offside front window trim missing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,402 miles

nearside front tyre low tread

nearside rear door trim missing

steering rack damp

Fail 24 Mar 2009 39,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre low tread

nearside rear door trim missing

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,662 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 25,662 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet secondry catch not working

both front brakes slight fluctuation in the rollers

nearside rear tyre on wear bands

offside rear tyre v low tread

spare tyre in boot flat

Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,684 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 11,920 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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YT03 FUM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FUM, 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 FUM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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