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FN53 YKA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,075 mi
Last recorded49,075 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 YKA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,075 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 49,075 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,108 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 48,108 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,439 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,839 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 43,839 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,262 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,842 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 39,842 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,166 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 37,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,464 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 34,464 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,189 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,581 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 1 Sep 2008 24,017 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 19,881 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 19,881 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YKA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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