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YP53 YRV

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,548 mi
Last recorded110,548 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 YRV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 110,548 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 15 Nov 2019 110,548 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,546 miles

Coolant stain on front of engine

General corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Fail 20 Nov 2018 106,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak from engine

General corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

N/s/f tyre totally bald on outer edge

N/s/r tyre flat/underinflated

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

O/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,998 miles

Both no plates poor

General corrosion to exhaust, coils and brake pipes

N/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,528 miles

Exhaust and brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2016 97,528 miles

Exhaust and brake pipes corroding

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,881 miles

Front no plate poor

Coil springs corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2015 93,881 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Coil springs corroding

Front no plate poor

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,577 miles

Exhaust corroding

Fail 25 Sep 2014 91,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2014 90,188 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroded and rear mount broken off

Front no plate poor

N/s/r tyre low

Fail 22 Mar 2013 87,405 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres heavily cracked/perished and on legal limit

N/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished and low on tread

Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,405 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres heavily cracked/perished and on legal limit

N/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished and low on tread

Pass 17 Oct 2011 82,995 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 77,460 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 77,460 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 5 Dec 2009 70,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 70,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,680 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres feathering may need tracking

Fail 12 Dec 2007 61,005 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres feathering may need tracking

Pass 9 Dec 2006 53,741 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 YRV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

YP53 YRV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is YP53 YRV safe to buy?

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