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BT53 YTW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,560 mi
Last recorded81,560 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YTW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 81,560 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 81,560 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 66,071 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 58,020 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 58,020 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 50,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 42,853 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 36,606 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 32,999 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,521 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,518 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,505 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,931 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,270 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 20,270 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,878 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,841 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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BT53 YTW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT53 YTW, 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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BT53 YTW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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