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YK53 OTW

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

70,267 mi
Last recorded70,267 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 OTW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,267 miles

Offside Rear shocker damp

Offside Rear shocker dust cover in/op

both front cv boots perishing, leaking slightly

exhaust flexi separating

rear seatbelts not checked

Fail 30 Oct 2020 70,111 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on shocker (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear shocker damp

Offside Rear shocker dust cover in/op

both front cv boots perishing, leaking slightly

exhaust flexi separating

rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 60,768 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,605 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 56,589 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 53,580 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 53,560 miles

Central Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 50,561 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,157 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 48,068 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 44,491 miles

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

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

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

centre heatshield insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2014 44,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

centre heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2014 44,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,651 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 41,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 38,218 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre side wall perished

Fail 2 Jun 2011 34,280 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 34,280 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,309 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 24,177 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 24,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,085 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,637 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,352 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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YK53 OTW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 YK53 OTW, 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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YK53 OTW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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