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SG53 YPT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

128,139 mi
Last recorded128,139 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 YPT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 128,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a tear, not allowing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heatshield insecure

slight oil leak gearbox area

tyre sizes different on each axel

Fail 14 Apr 2021 128,138 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a tear, not allowing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heatshield insecure

slight oil leak gearbox area

tyre sizes different on each axel

Fail 25 Mar 2021 128,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears front half (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear axel mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tires different size from front

middel exhaust heat shield

Pass 6 Dec 2019 119,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front parts of both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 119,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling strut (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes(front sections) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 113,321 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to osr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 104,812 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 104,812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,981 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 92,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 92,146 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,299 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,526 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes Front 195/6015 Rear 195/6515

Fail 1 Aug 2013 82,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes Front 195/6015 Rear 195/6515

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,342 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,549 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 65,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 56,402 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 56,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,032 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 44,032 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 36,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,820 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 26,275 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,779 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 23,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SG53 YPT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SG53 YPT, 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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SG53 YPT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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