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YH53 HSX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,351 mi
Last recorded127,351 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 HSX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 127,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just met legal depth of thread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 123,528 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 122,875 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps due to lamp lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both head lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

alternator belt frayed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged Offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 101,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged Offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 98,501 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 98,486 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 95,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 93,129 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 89,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,912 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 82,912 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,524 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,613 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 73,612 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,679 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,608 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,149 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,787 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,828 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 26,830 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,830 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,272 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 HSX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YH53 HSX, 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 YH53 HSX registered?

YH53 HSX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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