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YT03 OBA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,931 mi
Last recorded96,931 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OBA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,931 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all but been greased (3.6.B.2c)

headlights cloudy

Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,985 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all look corroded but all greased up (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 94,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2016 94,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 91,713 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 91,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management lamp illuminated.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 83,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,374 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,436 miles

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

high level stop lamp dull

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

power steering pump damp

slight damage on inside side wall of offside front tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2012 68,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level stop lamp dull

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

power steering pump damp

slight damage on inside side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2011 61,537 miles

both front tyres worn down to legal limit

dampness around power steering pump

high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 30 Jun 2010 53,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,343 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 35,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,988 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 24,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,127 miles

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

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 OBA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBA, 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 YT03 OBA registered?

YT03 OBA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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