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YL53 AYX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,931 mi
Last recorded128,931 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 AYX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 128,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 128,890 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 100,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 100,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 88,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Feb 2018 88,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2017 85,505 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 85,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 79,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,822 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,887 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,489 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,035 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 35,014 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,887 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 18,055 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 10,987 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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YL53 AYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YL53 AYX, 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 YL53 AYX registered?

YL53 AYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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