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EK53 YKY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,268 mi
Last recorded84,268 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YKY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 84,268 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 8 Dec 2018 84,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre perished

oil level low

Pass 16 Dec 2017 82,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 82,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged white light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,286 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,752 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 70,752 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,879 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 64,879 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,458 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f and n/s/f head lamp starting to fog ,but beam pattern still pressent

Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,196 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 44,386 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,754 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,703 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,451 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 21,861 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 15,813 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 15,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EK53 YKY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK53 YKY, 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 EK53 YKY registered?

EK53 YKY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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