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YU52 BYW

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,031 mi
Last recorded111,031 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 BYW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 111,031 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 102,852 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlights poor image

eng man light on

Fail 16 Feb 2017 102,852 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

both headlights poor image

eng man light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,816 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,116 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 27 Feb 2014 71,116 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,292 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre has a puncture

Fail 15 Feb 2013 58,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre has a puncture

Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,926 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 52,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 45,483 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,777 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,713 miles

Metal turnings in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,134 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,222 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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YU52 BYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YU52 BYW, 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 YU52 BYW registered?

YU52 BYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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