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MW53 YJR

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,690 mi
Last recorded82,690 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 YJR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,690 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,996 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 79,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 78,401 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED

LOWER ENGINE MOUNT BUSH SPLIT

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre AND WORN ON THE EDGE ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Dec 2019 78,401 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED

LOWER ENGINE MOUNT BUSH SPLIT

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre AND WORN ON THE EDGE ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,227 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bottom stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Dec 2018 74,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bottom stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 69,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 69,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 65,267 miles

Central Brake light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre split in between tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre nailed

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,321 miles

Offside Rear tyres has 2 nails in it

both no/plates poor but readable

Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,477 miles

n/s front lens poor-o/s rear tyre has 2 nails in it n/ s rear shocker shroud loose

Fail 5 Dec 2014 57,477 miles

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

n/s front lens poor-o/s rear tyre has 2 nails in it n/ s rear shocker shroud loose

Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,547 miles

o/s h/lamp slightly dim due to lens =pads low front

Pass 15 Dec 2012 49,014 miles

NS headlight lens slightly misty - but beam pattern ok

OSR tyre nailed twice

both front tyres getting low

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,116 miles

front n/s tyre marks on sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2010 39,786 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 35,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 35,387 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,535 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 24,051 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,271 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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MW53 YJR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 MW53 YJR, 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 YJR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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