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YG53 OXJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

168,017 mi
Last recorded168,017 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 OXJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 168,017 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2021 157,598 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

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

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 3 Jul 2021 157,597 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

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

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 149,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 149,357 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 139,416 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 129,222 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 129,222 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,551 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,095 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 106,095 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 93,552 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 83,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure at o/s/r

o/s/r handbrake cable not firmly secured within holder

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,062 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure at o/s/r

o/s/r handbrake cable not firmly secured within holder

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,994 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,525 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 57,525 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,909 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 50,909 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,988 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 43,988 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 37,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,075 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OXJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YG53 OXJ, 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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YG53 OXJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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