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YS53 WHJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,057 mi
Last recorded112,057 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 WHJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 112,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 108,786 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 108,784 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 103,059 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

wax oil needed

Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,706 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner,outer sills , floor panels and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wax oil needed

Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,577 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 89,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 89,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 85,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,307 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,502 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,698 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 61,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,812 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,993 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,964 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,747 miles

off side front door trim insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,122 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,630 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 16,630 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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 WHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WHJ, 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 WHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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