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YE53 YEX

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,644 mi
Last recorded116,644 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 YEX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 116,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective yellowing but pattern still just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective yellowing but pattern still just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot floor corroded but not excessive

Fail 4 Dec 2018 116,638 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective yellowing but pattern still just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective yellowing but pattern still just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear boot floor corroded but not excessive

Pass 29 Nov 2017 99,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded at flexi

Fail 29 Nov 2017 99,416 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating lens cracked showing white light (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded at flexi

Pass 21 Nov 2016 84,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Front to Rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,396 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,173 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 71,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,791 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,325 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,735 miles

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

slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,910 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,484 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,953 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,389 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,054 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 YEX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YE53 YEX, 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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YE53 YEX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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