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LR53 YGV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,808 mi
Last recorded88,808 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 YGV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 88,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF METAL BRAKE TO HODR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF METAL BRAKE TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 85,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 85,775 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,437 miles

WATER LEAK

Fail 21 Aug 2017 79,437 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

WATER LEAK

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,260 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,357 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,836 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 65,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,835 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,999 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 58,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery light staying on

rear nearside tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,662 miles

brake fluid level on minimum

coolant reservoir bottle below minimum level

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre - perishing outer sidewall

o/s f track rod end ball joint split

o/s/r tyre - perishing outer sidewall

oil level below minimum before test

rear brakes noisey when service or parking brake is operated

Fail 30 Apr 2009 35,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,117 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,063 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 30,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,624 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 8,964 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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LR53 YGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR53 YGV, 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 LR53 YGV registered?

LR53 YGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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