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LR53 YJY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,025 mi
Last recorded86,025 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 YJY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 86,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 74,970 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 74,788 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,078 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,497 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 55,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights have foggy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wiper slightly insecure and small

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

coolant level low

Pass 18 Jun 2018 45,162 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 44,956 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,197 miles

Header tank leaking water

Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,183 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,113 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 30,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,627 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 28,473 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,473 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,903 miles

nearside wiper slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,819 miles

both front tyres close to wear limit

Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,110 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,019 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 7,835 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 444 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 YJY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LR53 YJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR53 YJY registered?

LR53 YJY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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