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YS53 MTF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,667 mi
Last recorded79,667 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 MTF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,667 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,093 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,374 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,492 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,765 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,112 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 43,112 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 35,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,842 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,061 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,855 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 27,855 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MTF, 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 MTF registered?

YS53 MTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is YS53 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 MTF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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