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FN53 YFH

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

164,917 mi
Last recorded164,917 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 YFH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 164,917 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 153,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion on sills

Fail 27 Jul 2019 153,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion on sills

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 144,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on both sills

Fail 23 Jul 2018 144,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on both sills

Pass 19 Jul 2017 140,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front top strut mounting slightly noisy

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 140,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 136,736 miles

corrosion on rear chassis both sides around axle mountings

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension parts

Fail 25 Jul 2016 136,670 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on rear chassis both sides around axle mountings

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 30 Jul 2015 132,563 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

rear chassis around axle mountings has surface corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion on front wishbones

Fail 27 Jul 2015 132,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

rear chassis around axle mountings has surface corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion on front wishbones

Pass 25 Jul 2014 127,519 miles

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel filler surface corrosion

rear chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2014 127,479 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel filler surface corrosion

rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2013 121,953 miles

front brake discs and pads required shortly

front under wheel arch brake pipes surface corrosion

fuel filler necks slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

surface corrosion on coil springs

Fail 23 Jul 2013 121,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front under wheel arch brake pipes surface corrosion

fuel filler necks slightly corroded

surface corrosion on coil springs

Pass 1 Aug 2012 116,887 miles

corrosion on other brake pipes

Fail 26 Jul 2012 116,887 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

corrosion on other brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2011 111,469 miles

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 27 Jul 2011 111,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

centre stop inop

Fail 29 Jul 2010 95,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

centre stop inop

Pass 3 Aug 2009 82,273 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 82,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 69,407 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,646 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FN53 YFH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YFH, 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 YFH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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