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YP53 FUW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,758 mi
Last recorded135,758 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 FUW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 135,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 130,446 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 130,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,947 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 118,149 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 112,283 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,037 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)

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

Oil leak

Steering Rack Mounting Bushes Worn

Fail 27 Jan 2015 103,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Oil leak

Srteering Rack Mounting Bushes Worn

Pass 8 Feb 2014 94,567 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,183 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 87,035 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 86,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 78,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 78,916 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 71,455 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 62,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,700 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 52,699 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,851 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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YP53 FUW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol 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 YP53 FUW, 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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YP53 FUW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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