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YS53 PGO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,023 mi
Last recorded74,023 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 74,023 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 69,617 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 69,617 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,365 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 65,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front nearside and offside and rear nearside and offside before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 65,105 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front nearside and offside and rear nearside and offside before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 63,566 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 60,588 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 60,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 55,011 miles

chassis has slight corrosion and both rear outer sills wearing thin,

various suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 55,011 miles

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

chassis has slight corrosion and both rear outer sills wearing thin,

various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 46,757 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 46,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,680 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 36,132 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)

offside rear tyre - edges worn

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,746 miles

Both front brake pads low

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,959 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm tread depth

suspect offside front inner brake pad could be wearing thin

Fail 19 Sep 2011 29,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,459 miles

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,141 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 16,360 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 12,896 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 PGO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 PGO, 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 PGO registered?

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

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