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YH53 OVU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,052 mi
Last recorded121,052 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 OVU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 121,052 miles

both front brake discs pitted

suspension components showing signs of corrosion such as coil springs, suspension arms etc

Pass 20 Aug 2019 118,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 118,981 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 116,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 115,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,163 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 109,334 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 109,334 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 102,639 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,218 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 90,343 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 81,836 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 71,425 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 61,503 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 OVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

YH53 OVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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