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LY53 UHK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

93,856 mi
Last recorded93,856 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UHK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 93,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease/other (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2022 93,856 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure hanger corroded to the extent it does not support exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 48%. NSR weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

shields fitted from new restricting access

Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,227 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber covers are loose.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/s and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

O/S front shock absorber is corroded.

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 89,227 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both rear upper shock absorber covers are loose.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/s and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

O/S front shock absorber is corroded.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 85,635 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 85,633 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 82,386 miles

N/S rear upper shock cover is loose.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 82,386 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

N/S rear upper shock cover is loose.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,199 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 78,199 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,826 miles

Engine warning light illuminated.

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

N/S rear upper shock cover is loose.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 74,826 miles

Engine warning light illuminated.

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

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

N/S rear upper shock cover is loose.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 70,643 miles

N/S rear shock absorber dust coner is loose.

Rear axle beam corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,738 miles

Engine management light is on.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,607 miles

Engine management light is on.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,789 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 56,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2012 53,216 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 53,181 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 49,505 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light not working.

nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm.

Pass 28 May 2010 44,340 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 44,328 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 37,902 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 37,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,921 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 20,984 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 20,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UHK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 UHK, 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 UHK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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