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YS53 AOA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

75,542 mi
Last recorded75,542 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 AOA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2019 75,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake caliper spring missing

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 75,426 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,479 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 69,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine light on

Pass 16 Dec 2015 67,068 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 67,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 67,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,943 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 59,942 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,550 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 54,550 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,337 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,814 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 44,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,537 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 41,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,291 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,728 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 34,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,896 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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YS53 AOA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YS53 AOA, 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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YS53 AOA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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