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YS53 WHV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,597 mi
Last recorded95,597 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 WHV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 95,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective only just got beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective only just got beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 95,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective only just got beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective only just got beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 94,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle bushes are deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2022 94,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle bushes are deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2021 94,305 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes are deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 93,608 miles

front brakes getting low.

Fail 4 Apr 2020 93,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear tyres are split and perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle seat belt does not work. (7.1.2 (c))

front brakes getting low.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,330 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre severely perished in-between tread

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 92,330 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre severely perished in-between tread

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 91,423 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,490 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,680 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,976 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 73,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust heat shield has come away from its fixings

Fail 25 Jan 2014 73,293 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,894 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 53,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,706 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,170 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,242 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,585 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 38,136 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 32,802 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,987 miles

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

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

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 WHV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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