MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
clutch pedal antislip device missing
rear bumper damaged
Oil leak
clutch rubber missing
nearside front tyre tread geting low 2mm
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
clutch rubber missing
nearside front tyre tread geting low 2mm
both rear shock absorbers poor resistance
clutch pedal rubber missing
front wipers smearing
offside front and offside rear brake pipes corroded
offside front door plastic missing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear shock absorbers poor resistance
clutch pedal rubber missing
front wipers smearing
offside front and offside rear brake pipes corroded
offside front door plastic missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear service brakes not that good aswell
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil level low
rear middle seat belt slow at retracting and needs help with last part
clutch slipping heavily
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear service brakes not that good aswell
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil level low
rear middle seat belt slow at retracting and needs help with last part
clutch slipping heavily
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
handbrake lever has excessive free play.
n/s steering rack gaitor is damp.
n/s/f spring corroded
no kick of in the o/s beam pattern
o/s wiper split
o/s/r spring corroded
possible fluid leak from both the engine and gearbox.
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
handbrake lever has excessive free play.
n/s steering rack gaitor is damp.
n/s/f spring corroded
no kick of in the o/s beam pattern
o/s wiper split
o/s/r spring corroded
possible fluid leak from both the engine and gearbox.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front tyres worn more on edges
rear middle seat belt slow at retracting
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake high
middle rear seat belt needs help to retract last bit
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cut on tread
front wipers slightly smearing screen
offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
hand brake travel high
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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YV03 BEU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 YV03 BEU, 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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YV03 BEU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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