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YL53 HJK

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,099 mi
Last recorded107,099 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 HJK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 100,055 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,357 miles

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 13 Jan 2016 86,693 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 86,690 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,605 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 79,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,670 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 72,661 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,242 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,996 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 61,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil dipstick broken

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,094 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,690 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 49,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,552 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 43,552 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,007 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,745 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 HJK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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