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LY53 FDN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,415 mi
Last recorded115,415 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 FDN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 115,415 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Front to rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

O/S/R Wheel has slight buckle on inner edge.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded on rear axle as marked. (1.1.11 (c)

Fail 17 Jan 2024 115,415 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Front to rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

O/S/R Wheel has slight buckle on inner edge.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded on rear axle as marked. (1.1.11 (c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 107,033 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded on rear axle as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

osr wheel has slight buckle on inner edge.

Fail 9 Nov 2022 107,027 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded on rear axle as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

osr wheel has slight buckle on inner edge.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 100,588 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault present on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 96,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 96,095 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

service brake performance only just met check rear brakes

Fail 16 Apr 2019 90,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

service brake performance only just met check rear brakes

Pass 9 May 2018 87,191 miles

emissions only just met

service brake requirements only just met

Pass 4 May 2017 83,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,799 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust boots loose.

o/s headlight lense deteriorating.

Pass 1 May 2014 68,325 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear shock absorber dust boots loose.

Tread low on O/S/R tyre.

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

Pass 7 May 2013 63,784 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust boots loose.

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre tread low.

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

Pass 9 May 2012 59,406 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 59,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,131 miles

cut along nearside rear tyre tread but is not deep enough to reach the cords

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2011 54,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,744 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,614 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 33,513 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 30,232 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 30,232 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LY53 FDN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LY53 FDN, 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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LY53 FDN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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