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YH53 KUO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,952 mi
Last recorded131,952 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 KUO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 131,952 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 131,933 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 122,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 114,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 114,477 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Silencer holed. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn to inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 114,449 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn to inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 111,192 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 111,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,889 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 106,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,220 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,364 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 84,935 miles

passenger door mirror glass faded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 76,563 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2011 76,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,103 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,888 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 33,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,005 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 26,063 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,063 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 KUO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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