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FN53 YDC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,313 mi
Last recorded90,313 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 YDC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 90,313 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 88,554 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 86,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 83,863 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 81,125 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 81,110 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 77,591 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,307 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,769 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,284 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,592 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,124 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,274 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 61,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,314 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 53,821 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,446 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 46,446 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,481 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,376 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 26,376 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,184 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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FN53 YDC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FN53 YDC, 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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FN53 YDC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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