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YH53 HTV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,607 mi
Last recorded47,607 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 HTV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 47,607 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,560 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 43,768 miles

Beam pattern dull

Fail 27 Jul 2017 43,768 miles

Beam pattern dull

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,605 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 41,605 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt , too near side rear seat

Fail 25 Jul 2015 39,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt , too near side rear seat

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 37,851 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 35,987 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 34,119 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 32,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 30,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,131 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 27,222 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 23,967 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 21,511 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 HTV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH53 HTV registered?

YH53 HTV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YH53 HTV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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