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YU03 NOF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,669 mi
Last recorded134,669 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 NOF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 134,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front head lamp lenz misting

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front head lamp lenz misting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 134,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front head lamp lenz misting

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front head lamp lenz misting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 123,155 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

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

Rear AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Fail 18 May 2017 123,155 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration OIL VERY LOW (7.3.A.2c)

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

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

Rear AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Pass 26 May 2016 112,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre stop lamp not working/ disconnected

slight play inner rack joint

Fail 25 May 2016 112,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play inner rack joint

Pass 29 May 2015 103,292 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 92,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 92,053 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 79,585 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front 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 30 May 2012 68,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

off side rear tyre tread "getting low"

original battery is fitted

Pass 30 May 2012 68,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre tread "getting low"

original battery is fitted

Pass 31 May 2011 56,519 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,580 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 51,509 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,601 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,158 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,765 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 22,868 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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YU03 NOF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YU03 NOF, 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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YU03 NOF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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