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YW03 EDC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,736 mi
Last recorded162,736 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 EDC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 162,736 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 162,733 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2013 148,372 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 148,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 130,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 130,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 111,805 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 111,805 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 98,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 83,867 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 83,837 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008
Pass 9 Jun 2007 54,134 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,280 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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YW03 EDC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YW03 EDC, 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 YW03 EDC registered?

YW03 EDC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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