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YM53 LKG

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,300 mi
Last recorded94,300 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 LKG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 1 Oct 2016 94,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 80,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,284 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 67,284 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 50,758 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,726 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 28,909 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,333 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 28,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,871 miles

minor damage to nearside rear light unit

Fail 30 Nov 2009 26,871 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

minor damage to nearside rear light unit

Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,071 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,068 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 23,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,983 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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YM53 LKG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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