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YH53 PZG

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,878 mi
Last recorded133,878 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 PZG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 133,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 133,738 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 133,515 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 133,192 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 139,188 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2021 130,655 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,519 miles

both head lights beam pattern slightly blurred

Pass 10 Sep 2019 125,579 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 125,573 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 121,117 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 121,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 118,790 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE WORN

O/S REAR BRAKE READING LOWER EFFORT THAN N/S

Fail 4 Sep 2017 118,790 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE WORN

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

O/S REAR BRAKE READING LOWER EFFORT THAN N/S

Pass 18 Aug 2016 117,325 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 114,504 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brakes binding

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Aug 2014 108,075 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 102,892 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 101,476 miles

slight blow and corrosion to exhaust rear box

Pass 17 Oct 2011 81,650 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,158 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 50,119 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,618 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 PZG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PZG, 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 PZG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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