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YP53 LKZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,183 mi
Last recorded191,183 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 191,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 190,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear shock absorber in effective

Pass 26 Jan 2017 182,376 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 182,376 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 173,617 miles

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

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

offside door mirror cover missing

steel brake pipes front to rear and to both rear cyls showing signs of corrosion

wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 2 Feb 2015 161,363 miles

front bumper damaged

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2015 161,363 miles

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

front bumper damaged

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2014 151,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

headlamps slightly deterioated

Fail 4 Feb 2014 151,140 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

headlamps slightly deterioated

Pass 18 Dec 2012 145,633 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 145,633 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,494 miles

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

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)

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

both rear bump stops split

Fail 2 Nov 2011 103,494 miles

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

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

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)

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

both rear bump stops split

Fail 3 Nov 2010 116,203 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 116,203 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 103,753 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 89,236 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 102,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 102,864 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,269 miles

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

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

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 LKZ 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 60%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

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

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