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YP53 LKD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,685 mi
Last recorded130,685 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 130,685 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 130,669 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 124,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, also damage to outer sidewall and wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on both shoulders, also cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 119,244 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer shoulder. also slight perishing on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,545 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights, plastic discolouring/faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play only slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 109,116 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,939 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox cradle mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer shoulders but no cords exposed

Fail 24 Feb 2017 103,931 miles

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

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox cradle mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer shoulders but no cords exposed

Pass 14 Dec 2015 97,758 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,964 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 88,964 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 82,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,875 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,115 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,181 miles

Faint noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,952 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,519 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,049 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 LKD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKD, 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 LKD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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