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YG53 ZWV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,375 mi
Last recorded115,375 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 ZWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 115,375 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 107,046 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 107,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 102,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 97,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 97,665 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2016 92,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing insecure (2.7.2a)

rear tyres wearing thin

some wear on front brake discs

Fail 19 May 2016 92,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing insecure (2.7.2a)

rear tyres wearing thin

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 22 May 2015 86,236 miles

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

mil lamp on

Pass 27 May 2014 81,045 miles

Exhaust corroded and has slight blow at rear box

Fail 27 May 2014 81,045 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust corroded and has slight blow at rear box

Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,397 miles

long handbrake

Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,680 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 71,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,619 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,109 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,548 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,956 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,299 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,877 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 ZWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

YG53 ZWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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