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YH53 HNP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,894 mi
Last recorded91,894 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 HNP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 91,894 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy might increase (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 87,490 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,703 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 83,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 80,535 miles

Rear Exhaust leak

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 80,535 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust leak

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,591 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 70,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,240 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,535 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 57,535 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,280 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,835 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,302 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,455 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre outer & inner sidewall deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2010 28,455 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre outer & inner sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,861 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,475 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 20,148 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,234 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 17,234 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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YH53 HNP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YH53 HNP, 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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YH53 HNP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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