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YP53 FVN

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,091 mi
Last recorded96,091 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 FVN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,091 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 89,034 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 84,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2020 83,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 79,804 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 79,804 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,363 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 75,363 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,029 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 65,863 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 65,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust silencer mounting in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2014 56,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,316 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,241 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both rear bump rubbers poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,344 miles

Rear bump stops poor condition

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 48,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bump stops poor condition

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,196 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,067 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,319 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 28 Oct 2008 32,282 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,423 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 26,420 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,331 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,585 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 FVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FVN, 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 YP53 FVN registered?

YP53 FVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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