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YP53 GKD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,168 mi
Last recorded94,168 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 GKD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,168 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 94,168 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,903 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 82,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 73,112 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,569 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,690 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 49,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,421 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 44,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,444 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 41,402 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,196 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,923 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,041 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,599 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 15,772 miles

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

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

offside front headlight motor running when headlights on

Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,772 miles

offside front headlight motor running when headlights on

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 GKD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GKD, 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 GKD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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