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YK53 ZWV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,808 mi
Last recorded105,808 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 ZWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2021 105,808 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 86,624 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,865 miles

both rear wheel bearings beginning to show signs ow wear

near side front indicator beginning to show a white light

off side front head light image becoming hazy

rear brakes have a low effort , may require service or adjustment

Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,901 miles

near side front brake pipe

Fail 17 Jul 2017 70,901 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

near side front brake pipe

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,974 miles

both main front to rear brake pipes corroded

near side rear shocker has a slight fluid leak

off side front brake hose flexy ferril corroded

off side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,217 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 56,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,743 miles

near side front tyre begining to split and crack arround tread area also worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2014 46,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre begining to split and crack arround tread area also worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2013 37,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,317 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 28,135 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,260 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 18,494 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,265 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 17,265 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,540 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,237 miles

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

n/s mirror cover taped up -slight cut n/s/r tyre-

Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,543 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 ZWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZWV, 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 ZWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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