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YS53 FUW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,834 mi
Last recorded84,834 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 84,834 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 84,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Dec 2018 77,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 77,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 62,997 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 57,244 miles

Nearside Front and offside inner edge tyres bold

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 2 Dec 2014 51,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake pipe slight corroded

child seat in the back

offside brake pipe slight corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 48,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,952 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,963 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,367 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,378 miles

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

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,143 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,497 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,069 miles

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

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 FUW 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 82.4%.

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 FUW, 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 FUW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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