MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front and rear number plates deteriorating.
front wiper wear indicators yellow/smeary.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
adv cambelt change @ 100k intervals.
n/s/f wiper blade split.
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
adv cambelt change @ 100k intervals.
n/s/f wiper blade split.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front brake discs quite heavily lipped/worn.
front washer jets out of aim.
nearside and offside rear tyre treads low.
rear wiper perished.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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MW53 YJP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 MW53 YJP, 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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MW53 YJP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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