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LR53 YSD

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,339 mi
Last recorded62,339 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,607 miles

some play in steering rack mounts

Fail 14 Mar 2017 46,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some play in steering rack mounts

Pass 11 Dec 2015 37,176 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015
Fail 9 Nov 2015

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 36,206 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 34,809 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 34,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,467 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,879 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 30,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 27,921 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,042 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,949 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,356 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 10,765 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 10,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YSD 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 YSD, 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 YSD registered?

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

Is LR53 YSD safe to buy?

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