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YS53 FYU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,725 mi
Last recorded157,725 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 FYU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 157,725 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 145,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 138,423 miles

All brake pipes have been greased - unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 138,423 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

All brake pipes have been greased - unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

No emission print out - printer fault

Pass 1 Sep 2016 136,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 136,463 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 129,701 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 129,551 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 105,324 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 91,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,384 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 66,352 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,502 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,003 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 30,102 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 FYU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

YS53 FYU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YS53 FYU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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