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AU53 YBR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

45,727 mi
Last recorded45,727 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YBR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 45,727 miles

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2025 45,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2025 45,685 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil over filled (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak. rubber hosing/plus coolant housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit, plus outer treadedgeworn bald. tyre is 8 yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is 16 yrs old

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

Rear rear exhaust heat shield not attached not likely to fall away

Front engine oil over filled

Pass 11 Sep 2024 42,230 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 40,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 36,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension arms and strutts are corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. Borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension corroded

front brakes slightly out of balance

front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 35,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. Borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension corroded

front brakes slightly out of balance

front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 35,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,306 miles

front and rear suspension corroded, offside front strutt badly corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes, both front to rear metal brake pipes and nearside front metal brake pipes are corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre edges are worn low

steering rack is damp

Fail 24 Aug 2017 34,295 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear suspension corroded, offside front strutt badly corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes, both front to rear metal brake pipes and nearside front metal brake pipes are corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre edges are worn low

steering rack is damp

Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,226 miles

auxiliary belt frayed

front and rear suspension badly corroded

headlamp lenses are cloudy

nearside front and rear tyres worn low

nearside front metal brake pipe is corroded

offside wiper blade is poor

Fail 26 Aug 2016 33,181 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

auxiliary belt frayed

front and rear suspension badly corroded

headlamp lenses are cloudy

nearside front and rear tyres worn low

nearside front metal brake pipe is corroded

offside wiper blade is poor

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,481 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on the edges

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are wearing low on the outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,069 miles

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

rear tyre treads are worn close to the limit

Fail 20 Aug 2014 32,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

rear tyre treads are worn close to the limit

Pass 14 Aug 2013 31,393 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 31,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,709 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 29,709 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,926 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,185 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 17,941 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,642 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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AU53 YBR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AU53 YBR, 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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AU53 YBR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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