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YP53 GWZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,726 mi
Last recorded123,726 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 GWZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 123,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s worn and corroded (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and badly deteriorated

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2018 123,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s worn and corroded (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and badly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2016 121,388 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking and slightly deteriorated

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 121,387 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and slightly deteriorated

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 108,831 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,058 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 93,268 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 93,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,099 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 74,032 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 74,032 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,145 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,224 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,621 miles

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

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 GWZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP53 GWZ, 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 GWZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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