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YW03 EKL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,252 mi
Last recorded91,252 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 EKL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 91,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 84,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts & o/s/r pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber top dust guards inscure

lower rear engine mount small bush in poor cond

Fail 1 Aug 2024 84,358 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of n/s/front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts & o/s/r pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber top dust guards inscure

lower rear engine mount small bush in poor cond

Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,485 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Rear belts unchecked animal cage fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2022 74,762 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear belts not tested dog equipment/bedding

Fail 5 Aug 2022 74,684 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear belts not tested dog equipment/bedding

Pass 10 Aug 2021 68,534 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,355 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 58,785 miles

Coolant leak Slight from Nearside of engine ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Brake Pipes and front to rear brake pipes are coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 53,725 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,857 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,214 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 49,214 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,371 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 40,527 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,012 miles

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

front wipers smeery

Fail 11 Jan 2011 36,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers smeery

Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,734 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,110 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,948 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,588 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 15,588 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 EKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YW03 EKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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YW03 EKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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