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YV03 EEJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,382 mi
Last recorded106,382 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 EEJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 106,382 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,638 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 97,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,738 miles

N/S rear wheel bearing slightly coarse in rotation

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,141 miles

exhaust deteriated

o/s/r tyre begining to perish

Fail 18 Nov 2013 71,141 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres perishing

exhaust deteriated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre begining to perish

Fail 23 Jul 2012 68,449 miles

Aerial Antenna Missing.

Both Front Tyres are approaching low, especially the N/S. Replacement should be considered within 3 months.

Both Number Plates are deteriorating.

Front Brake Discs have a wear lip, and the pads are approaching low. Replacement should be considered within 3 months.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

Minor PAS leak.

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

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

Rear Silencer is corroding.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,449 miles

Aerial Antenna Missing.

Both Front Tyres are approaching low, especially the N/S. Replacement should be considered within 3 months.

Both Number Plates are deteriorating.

Front Brake Discs have a wear lip, and the pads are approaching low. Replacement should be considered within 3 months.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

Minor PAS leak.

Rear Silencer is corroding.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,160 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 65,160 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,595 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,576 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 53,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,424 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,756 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 33,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,939 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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YV03 EEJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YV03 EEJ, 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 EEJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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