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SL53 YSD

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,664 mi
Last recorded102,664 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 YSD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,664 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 98,720 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 95,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,481 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,194 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,236 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

rear axle bushes perished

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

signs of coolant leak?

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,520 miles

bonnet sticking

coolant leak at thermostat and hoses area

exhaust badly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

osf coil spring suspect extreme end broken

osf tyre 3mm 1956015

slight play osf track rod end

steering pipe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,945 miles

front brake hoses corroded

nsf wiper torn

osf coil spring suspect broken at extreme end

power steering pipe corroded

slight play osf track rod end

Fail 21 Nov 2013 67,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake hoses corroded

nsf wiper torn

osf coil spring suspect broken at extreme end

osf tyre close to limit and nsr close to limit 1956015

power steering pipe corroded

slight play osf track rod end

Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,398 miles

both front to rear centre section brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 61,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front to rear centre section brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,027 miles

1956015 osr close to limit

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

couple dents scratches

front brake imbalance

front to rear centre section brake pipes slightly corroded

osr section brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 54,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1956015 osr close to limit

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

couple dents scratches

front brake imbalance

front to rear centre section brake pipes slightly corroded

osr section brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,510 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,390 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 40,390 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,137 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 35,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,808 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,102 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,420 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 19,420 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YSD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL53 YSD, 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 YSD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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