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YP53 UNH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,648 mi
Last recorded102,648 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 UNH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 102,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear subframe, suspension components and steel brake pipes corroded.

Fail 12 Feb 2024 102,627 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH dipped headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing Rear centre passenger seat belt anchor point not accessible. (7.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear subframe, suspension components and steel brake pipes corroded.

Fail 14 Apr 2023 102,470 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear nearside and offside up to rear flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (195/55/R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounts corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 101,291 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing craking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 96,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing craking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 96,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

some steel brake pipes partially greased

Fail 26 Mar 2018 93,478 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

some steel brake pipes partially greased

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,860 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,374 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a slight flat spot

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,487 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 82,168 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 82,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 80,030 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,938 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,579 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,865 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,148 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,968 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,139 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 UNH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UNH, 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 UNH registered?

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

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