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YO53 UEZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,379 mi
Last recorded105,379 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UEZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 105,379 miles

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

rear axle got surface rust

Pass 11 Apr 2024 94,666 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 94,666 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,364 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

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

Offside Front tyre age cracked

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,198 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 66,198 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 63,331 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 12 Sep 2019 61,796 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,795 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,576 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 56,576 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,659 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,604 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,251 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,333 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 43,333 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,825 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,125 miles

Steel brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,147 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,875 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,527 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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YO53 UEZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YO53 UEZ, 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 YO53 UEZ registered?

YO53 UEZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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