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FN53 YDG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,954 mi
Last recorded140,954 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 YDG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 140,954 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 140,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 126,107 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BASE MISSING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED AND SCORED ON INNER FACE

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 23 Sep 2016 126,107 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind heat shield (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

CENTRE REAR SEAT BASE MISSING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED AND SCORED ON INNER FACE

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Oct 2015 115,517 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 115,515 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 106,673 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 106,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 100,951 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills preventing full view for inspection.

rear centre seat missing.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 100,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front indicators bulbs faded.

engine oil level low (topped up).

plastic covers fitted to sills preventing full view for inspection.

rear centre seat missing.

top covers insecure on both rear shock absorbers.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,765 miles

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

both front indicators bulbs faded.

o/s/r inner wheel rim bent.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 88,680 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

both front indicators bulbs faded.

o/s/r inner wheel rim bent.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 81,794 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 81,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 68,713 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,276 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,247 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,161 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

wear both rear tyres

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 YDG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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