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YP53 GFA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,306 mi
Last recorded156,306 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 GFA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 156,306 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

adjust handbrake

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 147,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear flexey (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 147,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear flexey (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 147,021 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 143,740 miles

compression leak from injector ....

handbrake cable stiff

both headlamp lens ..................

nearside front & offside rear brake pipes corrosion present .............

Fail 23 Sep 2015 143,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamp lens ..................

compression leak from injector ....

nearside front & offside rear brake pipes corrosion present .............

Fail 29 Sep 2014 135,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 135,016 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 126,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

intermitant fault airbag light ( sometimes will not light up

Pass 27 Sep 2012 120,665 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 110,658 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 93,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,188 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 82,188 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 69,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,983 miles

near side rear shock absorber cover droped down

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 GFA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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