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YU03 VHK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,880 mi
Last recorded134,880 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 VHK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 134,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 124,758 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,881 miles

H/Brake just met require ment

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

Oil leak Transmission ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 116,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

H/Brake just met require ment

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

Oil leak Transmission ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 111,191 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 111,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 104,078 miles

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

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

clutch sliping

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s gear box drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 7 May 2015 104,078 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch sliping

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s gear box drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 1 May 2014 95,738 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges and slight damage on side wall

Fail 1 May 2014 95,738 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer & inner edge low

Pass 3 May 2013 86,117 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 69,042 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,951 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,453 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,438 miles

nearside door mirror cracked but not seriously effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 5 May 2007 40,033 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,893 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 31,893 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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 VHK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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