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YP53 TCV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,390 mi
Last recorded100,390 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 TCV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 100,390 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 92,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 91,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link bent, advise replace

Fail 5 Jun 2017 85,369 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link bent, advise replace

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 84,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,731 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,252 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 72,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,207 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,050 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,376 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,804 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,680 miles

lower engine mount starting to split

Fail 10 Sep 2007 48,945 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,025 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 TCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

YP53 TCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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