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YF53 BUH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,469 mi
Last recorded53,469 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 BUH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 53,469 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WEARING

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING

Fail 11 Sep 2025 53,469 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WEARING

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 46,070 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 46,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 42,426 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL IS LONG

Pass 16 Sep 2022 34,682 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 17 Sep 2021 25,399 miles

BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE THIN

Pass 8 Sep 2020 22,395 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 17,644 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE PERISHED DUE TO AGE

Pass 1 Oct 2018 14,384 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 14,211 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 14,102 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 13,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,412 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,483 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,246 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 11,065 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 10,518 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 7,641 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 6,678 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,573 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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YF53 BUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YF53 BUH, 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 YF53 BUH registered?

YF53 BUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is YF53 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 BUH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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