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YG53 HSJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,591 mi
Last recorded95,591 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 HSJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,591 miles

rear washer jet missing

reverse lights not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2021 95,591 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror damaged

rear washer jet missing

reverse lights not working

Pass 31 Jan 2020 80,587 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 80,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges , replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges , replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 67,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 67,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 63,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 63,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,569 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,201 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,098 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,107 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 43,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,661 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,609 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 8,358 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,089 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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YG53 HSJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YG53 HSJ, 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 YG53 HSJ registered?

YG53 HSJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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