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RE53 YJP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,151 mi
Last recorded111,151 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 YJP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 111,151 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2022 111,147 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 107,628 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 103,687 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 103,680 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Dash board storage lid will not stay in closed position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 103,673 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,558 miles

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

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

headlights deteriorated making beam patterns poor

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2018 92,179 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,747 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,264 miles

Chips to windscreen

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,694 miles

Chips to windscreen

Pass 21 May 2013 71,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,060 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,105 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,500 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,937 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 48,937 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,185 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 40,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres stating to seperate

Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,736 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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RE53 YJP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RE53 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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RE53 YJP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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