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YP53 UKM

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,064 mi
Last recorded63,064 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 UKM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 63,064 miles

Front Both shocks corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 1 Jul 2026 62,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side lights and brake lights (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both shocks corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 24 Jul 2025 50,405 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

covers

Fail 23 Jul 2025 50,379 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

covers

Pass 25 Jul 2024 39,260 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing is unevenly

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 31,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2022 30,847 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 30,347 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 29,966 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 29,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 29,597 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 29,003 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,327 miles

both headlights misted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,141 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,925 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,450 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,979 miles

advise injector slightly blowing

advise steering rack slightly damp

Pass 14 Sep 2011 19,989 miles

power steering rack starting to get damp

Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,168 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbed off inner and outer advise renew

power steering rack damp

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,207 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing off outer edge of tread

power steering rack slightly damp

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2007 9,716 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 6,726 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 UKM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UKM, 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 UKM registered?

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

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