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YT53 KBU

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,148 mi
Last recorded84,148 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 KBU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 84,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 84,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,151 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,645 miles

front discs slightly worn both front links slightly worn/play offside rear wheel bearing slightly worn/noizy

Pass 9 Oct 2019 61,886 miles

rear exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,262 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 56,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 53,611 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 51,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

brake pipes slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 47,877 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 47,877 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,277 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 39,881 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 39,881 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 36,471 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 36,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 32,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,358 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,483 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,331 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 20,943 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,380 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2006 13,380 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nail in tyre

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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YT53 KBU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red 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 YT53 KBU, 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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YT53 KBU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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