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LY53 HPO

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,094 mi
Last recorded125,094 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 HPO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 125,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 118,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 112,143 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 102,683 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 102,670 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake Pipe Are Slightly Corroded

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 Need Attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,461 miles

Brake Pipe Are Corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 1 Mar 2018 96,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brake Pipe Are Corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 11 Mar 2017 90,548 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,169 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,885 miles

Oil leak

rear shock outer top caseings broken

Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,364 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 66,014 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 65,494 miles

engine management light on dash

gearbox lower mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,022 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 37,186 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,960 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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LY53 HPO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HPO, 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 HPO registered?

LY53 HPO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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