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YH53 HSV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,809 mi
Last recorded201,809 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 HSV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 201,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded of but exhaust is still secure

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2020 201,803 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded of but exhaust is still secure

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2019 166,949 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and also has a bracket corroded of but exhaust is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shields are loose

headlamps are slightly deteriorated beam images could be better

oil leak

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

Fail 25 Feb 2019 166,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and also has a bracket corroded of but exhaust is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shields are loose

headlamps are slightly deteriorated beam images could be better

oil leak

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2018 129,179 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 113,401 miles

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 113,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

N/S/F, O/S/F & O/S/R Tyres worn to 3mm.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,083 miles

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bleaching (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and perishing.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bleaching (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Evidence of fluid leak, and reduced damping effect. (2.7.3)

Oil leak around Gearbox.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 108,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bleaching (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and perishing.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bleaching (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Evidence of fluid leak, and reduced damping effect. (2.7.3)

Oil leak around Gearbox.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 100,216 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 100,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,060 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,604 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,777 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,475 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,454 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,409 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 HSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HSV, 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 HSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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