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YS53 BYT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,062 mi
Last recorded108,062 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BYT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 108,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 108,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 104,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 104,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 100,173 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 100,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,870 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,262 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 89,173 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,148 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 85,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,739 miles

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

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

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

both head lights lens have deteriorated but picture still visible

Pass 15 Oct 2013 76,126 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 70,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,245 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,481 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,688 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 43,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,304 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,960 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 BYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YS53 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

YS53 BYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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