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YE53 FOU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,316 mi
Last recorded74,316 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 FOU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,316 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 74,198 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 74,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 69,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,163 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease passed as inspected

Pass 22 May 2013 61,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 57,931 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,725 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,933 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 52,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,990 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,613 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,718 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,151 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 21,151 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,692 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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YE53 FOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE53 FOU, 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 YE53 FOU registered?

YE53 FOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YE53 FOU safe to buy?

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