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AO53 YUE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,595 mi
Last recorded84,595 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YUE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 84,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald,inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 80,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 78,162 miles

Offside Front Spring may not be fitted correctly?

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 76,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering reservoir, not fully secured.

Rear Fuel filler hose deteriorated,close to tank.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,276 miles

59% brake efficiency recorded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 75,932 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,447 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,934 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,696 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 58,696 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,855 miles

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

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

front blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,621 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,835 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,649 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,815 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,006 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,524 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 19,524 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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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AO53 YUE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AO53 YUE, 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 AO53 YUE registered?

AO53 YUE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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