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SP53 YZV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,069 mi
Last recorded116,069 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 YZV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 116,069 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 116,069 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 104,661 miles

exhaust shell loose

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 104,654 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high engine overheating emission nit tested (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust shell loose

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 92,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 83,756 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

left door mirror glass missing

Fail 23 Oct 2013 83,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

left door mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,775 miles

left front door mirror damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2012 74,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

left front door mirror damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,001 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 64,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,121 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 56,121 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,623 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 48,610 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,925 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 39,919 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,257 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 32,257 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2006 25,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,650 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 YZV 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 50%.

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 YZV, 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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What year was SP53 YZV registered?

SP53 YZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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