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YG53 ZYZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,137 mi
Last recorded166,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 166,137 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 163,274 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 163,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 158,031 miles

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

Front Headlight lens fading

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 151,630 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 151,630 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle both rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 141,330 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETORIATING

Front BOTH SIDES HEADLIGHTS LENSES FADING

Front BOTH SIDES WIPERS SLIGHTLY WEARING

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE AND SOME MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

Fail 12 Jul 2018 141,330 miles

Brake performance not tested EXCESSIVE BRAKE FLUID LEAK NEARSIDE FRONT (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETORIATING

Front BOTH SIDES HEADLIGHTS LENSES FADING

Front BOTH SIDES WIPERS SLIGHTLY WEARING

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE AND SOME MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 137,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 136,805 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 136,773 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exahust back box slighty corrored

Pass 21 Jun 2013 122,962 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 112,029 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 102,724 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 90,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 90,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,216 miles

Front brake pads over 1/2 worn. Replacement advised.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,733 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 59,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,392 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,862 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 ZYZ 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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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