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SL53 YDR

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

94,786 mi
Last recorded94,786 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 YDR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 94,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight jagged edge to o/s rear body

Fail 3 Mar 2026 94,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight jagged edge to o/s rear body

Pass 6 Mar 2025 95,635 miles

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

Offside Rear light lose

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 95,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear light lose

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 91,502 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 91,502 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear both sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear to flexe hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 87,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,714 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 86,714 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,397 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 83,806 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,063 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 82,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,657 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,989 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,395 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,641 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 69,641 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,108 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 62,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 54,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,628 miles

Drivers seat belt is starting to fray slightly.

Near side rear child lock in operation.

Off side and near side rear tyres are starting to deteriorate.

Off side front tyre is close to legal limit.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 46,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers seat belt is starting to fray slightly.

Near side rear child lock in operation.

Off side and near side rear tyres are starting to deteriorate.

Off side front tyre is close to legal limit.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,985 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,551 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 31,551 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,737 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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SL53 YDR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SL53 YDR, 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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SL53 YDR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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