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EK53 YLC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,100 mi
Last recorded119,100 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YLC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 119,100 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 117,208 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 114,413 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 107,255 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,876 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,457 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 94,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,015 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

rear engine mount deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2014

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2014

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 87,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,746 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,785 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 72,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade split slightly

n/s/r bump stop broken

o/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre depth getting low

nearside rear suspension bump stop split

Fail 21 Sep 2009 48,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre depth getting low

nearside rear suspension bump stop split

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,750 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 31,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,774 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,672 miles

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

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

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 YLC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EK53 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

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

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