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YS53 NDZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,123 mi
Last recorded68,123 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,123 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 68,123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 68,114 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,534 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,726 miles

both headlamp lenses dull

Fail 1 Oct 2015 53,726 miles

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

both headlamp lenses dull

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,935 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,315 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,361 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 38,361 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,009 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 13,320 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,158 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 9,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 NDZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS53 NDZ registered?

YS53 NDZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is YS53 NDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 NDZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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