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MW53 YKB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,866 mi
Last recorded123,866 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 YKB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 123,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 123,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 116,935 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 116,925 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 111,749 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,442 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 106,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 101,346 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 101,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,704 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,430 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,598 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 83,590 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,116 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 69,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre signs of wear

Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,897 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 57,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,457 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,118 miles

slight travell in foot brake

Fail 13 Dec 2007 45,118 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/r door trim missing

rear washer jet missing

slight travell in foot brake

Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,753 miles

body and wheels scratched

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

rear wiper poor

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 8 Dec 2006 35,753 miles

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

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

body and wheels scratched

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

rear wiper poor

slight corrosion on exhaust

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 YKB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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