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LY53 PCF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

134,074 mi
Last recorded134,074 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 134,074 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 134,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 128,763 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 128,761 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,726 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread 195/50/15

Fail 11 Oct 2018 121,724 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread 195/50/15

Pass 24 Oct 2017 115,225 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 115,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 107,160 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 107,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,201 miles

coolant expansion tank split/leaking

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated and slightly leaking gasses (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 90,028 miles

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

nearside headlamp internal adjuster appears to be seperated/adrift from lamp lense

offside wiper blade split

poor beam image being projected from offside and nearside headlamps (headlamps foggy/slightly deteriorated)

suspect front inner brake pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Oct 2014 90,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside wiper blade split

poor beam image being projected from offside and nearside headlamps (headlamps foggy/slightly deteriorated)

suspect front inner brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Oct 2013 81,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,199 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,309 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,319 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 63,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 55,119 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,119 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,590 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 41,590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,181 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 21,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PCF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 PCF, 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 PCF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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