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FN53 YHX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,277 mi
Last recorded55,277 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 YHX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,277 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 55,252 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,359 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 53,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 50,788 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,788 miles

engine light on

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,536 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,633 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 40,633 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre near limit

o/s rear tyre perishing on outer tread

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,266 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Sep 2008 32,317 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 32,305 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,450 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 13,921 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 13,219 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 13,219 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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