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YS53 AOP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,634 mi
Last recorded97,634 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 AOP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,634 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 97,629 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 90,072 miles

Advise N/S/F Brake pipe is corroded under cover and is only just acceptable at this time.

Advise N/S/R Shock absorber cover has dropped.

Fail 22 May 2013 90,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Advise N/S/F Brake pipe is corroded under cover and is only just acceptable at this time.

Advise N/S/R Shock absorber cover has dropped.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,599 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 84,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,491 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 58,707 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,308 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,237 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 33,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,556 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres cracks in tread advise

Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,778 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 23,778 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 20,975 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 20,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 AOP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YS53 AOP, 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 YS53 AOP registered?

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

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