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YH53 HSC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,015 mi
Last recorded103,015 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 HSC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 103,015 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 103,015 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,331 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 92,326 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,196 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 81,196 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,483 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 72,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,612 miles

NSF tyre, outer wall damaged + on legal limit

some effert required to operate washer front switch

Fail 22 Feb 2013 56,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

NSF tyre, outer wall damaged + on legal limit

OSR tyre, outer wall damaged + tread getting low

engine warning light on

some effert required to operate washer front switch

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,248 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,779 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,939 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,016 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,146 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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YH53 HSC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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