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FX53 YVK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,265 mi
Last recorded106,265 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 YVK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 106,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 102,692 miles

both front tyres low tread

both headlights poor image

engine mounts worn

front number plate damaged

horn operation poor

slight injector blow

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2021 96,398 miles

both rear tyres low tread

n/s number plate light not working

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre low tread

slight leak at injector

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 90,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Diesel Injector Seal Blowing

Nearside Front Damage

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various Underside Corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,781 miles

Blow By From Diesel Injector

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 52,874 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,774 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 43,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,222 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,821 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,123 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 28,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,063 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,831 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,987 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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FX53 YVK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FX53 YVK, 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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What year was FX53 YVK registered?

FX53 YVK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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