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YM53 BYB

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,507 mi
Last recorded60,507 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 BYB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,507 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,030 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,251 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,086 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 48,078 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,751 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,188 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,041 miles

Oil leak

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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YM53 BYB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YM53 BYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM53 BYB registered?

YM53 BYB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is YM53 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM53 BYB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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