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SP53 YXN

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,157 mi
Last recorded173,157 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 YXN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 173,157 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 173,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 155,104 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 155,104 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 144,930 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 144,930 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 124,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 105,753 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,932 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,253 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 79,253 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,775 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 68,775 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,775 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,784 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,698 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,203 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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SP53 YXN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SP53 YXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP53 YXN registered?

SP53 YXN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SP53 YXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 YXN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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