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SY53 YJP

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,822 mi
Last recorded78,822 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 YJP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 78,822 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 78,074 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 77,398 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sill some corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside sill some corrosion

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills corroded at rear

Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,231 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 74,177 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 70,120 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 70,105 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 68,928 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 68,858 miles

Central Front Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,577 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,825 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,978 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 65,260 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,512 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 64,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,402 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,424 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 57,424 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,921 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 46,854 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,854 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,866 miles

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

slight bind from n/s/front brake

Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,515 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 37,515 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,336 miles

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

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

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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SY53 YJP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SY53 YJP, 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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SY53 YJP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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