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YH53 HSZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,759 mi
Last recorded99,759 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is noisy

Fail 22 Sep 2015 99,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is noisy

Fail 17 Sep 2014 93,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,677 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,277 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 88,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,242 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 82,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,692 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 75,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,788 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,260 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,696 miles

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

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 HSZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

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

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