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YP53 ULM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,829 mi
Last recorded120,829 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ULM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 120,829 miles

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

rattle in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,871 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 108,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,421 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)

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 102,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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)

n/s/r shock cover broken

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 93,231 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)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,364 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 81,272 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

abnormal noise from engine area

Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,090 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 70,084 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,970 miles

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

offside mirror repaired with tape

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,410 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,434 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on otter edge

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,529 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 ULM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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