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YP53 TPF

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

103,297 mi
Last recorded103,297 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 TPF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 103,297 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,644 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 96,003 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,258 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 90,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,831 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 74,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 69,416 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 60,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 51,021 miles

nearside rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,416 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre section and rear silencer hangers are corroded.

Front wipers smearing screen.

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

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

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

Park brake travel high.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight cut to n/s/r tyre

waterpump noisy

Fail 23 Mar 2012 28,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

coolant level low

slight cut to n/s/r tyre

waterpump noisy

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,783 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 25,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,864 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 21,864 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,682 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,490 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 11,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 8,322 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 8,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 7,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 TPF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 TPF registered?

YP53 TPF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is YP53 TPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 TPF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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