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LY53 FKZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,921 mi
Last recorded129,921 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 FKZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 129,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 126,301 miles

crack in windscreen

front brakepipes rusting

Fail 15 Dec 2021 126,301 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

crack in windscreen

front brakepipes rusting

Pass 2 Dec 2020 115,140 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 115,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 113,116 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 109,528 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 106,487 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 103,596 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 103,596 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,812 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 99,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 99,227 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing outer

rear tyres perrished. nearside rear has nail.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 99,227 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing outer

rear tyres perrished. nearside rear has nail.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiperblades split

engine oil leak

front washer switch only works when pushed hard

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight oil leak

windscreen washer switch opperation poor

Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chip to windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,102 miles

chips to windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2009 82,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,951 miles

Alternator drive belt is frayed.

Off side rear tyre worn thin.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,720 miles

Slight fraying to alternator drive belt.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 53,720 miles

Slight fraying to alternator drive belt.

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,787 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FKZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LY53 FKZ, 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 LY53 FKZ registered?

LY53 FKZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LY53 FKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 FKZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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