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LG53 YCZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,163 mi
Last recorded41,163 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 YCZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 41,163 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & starting to crack across tread

Pass 24 Apr 2025 39,096 miles

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

Wiper blades split on ends clearing windscreen ok

Pass 18 Apr 2024 36,937 miles

N/s/f tyre perishing

O/s/f suspension top mount securing nut corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 36,937 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

N/s/f tyre perishing

O/s/f suspension top mount securing nut corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 34,495 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 32,765 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 31,246 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 31,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 29,539 miles

some hazing on headlights.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 26,211 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 26,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 22,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 21,269 miles

Offside Rear tyre on about 3mm.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 19,697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 18,157 miles

nearside front tyre on about 2mm and some wear on outer edge.

offside front tyre small cut in outer side wall.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 17,200 miles

offside front tyre cut in outer side wall to cords.not a fail.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,302 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 14,298 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Near side door pillar covers missing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,927 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 12,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,279 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,666 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 9,666 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,238 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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LG53 YCZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LG53 YCZ, 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 LG53 YCZ registered?

LG53 YCZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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