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SL53 YTG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,438 mi
Last recorded70,438 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 YTG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,438 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 70,438 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 69,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 68,784 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 67,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 63,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f inner tie rod slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,526 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 57,526 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 55,328 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,670 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 51,670 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 47,910 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,974 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,411 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 28,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,889 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 19,479 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 YTG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc 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 SL53 YTG, 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 YTG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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