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LY53 TYW

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,967 mi
Last recorded80,967 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 TYW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2016 80,967 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both cables insecure fouling on body

Coolant leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs have a wear lip.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 69,333 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs have a wear lip.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,665 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,582 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 59,686 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 53,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,755 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 47,059 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 39,415 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,245 miles

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

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 TYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY53 TYW registered?

LY53 TYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LY53 TYW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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