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MW53 YKJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,832 mi
Last recorded87,832 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 YKJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 87,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,507 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,158 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 80,158 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,461 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 76,456 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid only works intermittenly (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 74,493 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 74,493 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 70,198 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,962 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,366 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,962 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,800 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 49,800 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,849 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 34,838 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,923 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 YKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKJ, 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 MW53 YKJ registered?

MW53 YKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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The MOT history for MW53 YKJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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