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YT53 KPJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,012 mi
Last recorded125,012 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 KPJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2019 125,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2019 125,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 119,919 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 119,919 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 116,486 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 112,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both tyres slightly worn on the edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 108,742 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside lens faded (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2014 103,544 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 103,540 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 94,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

frony brake discs slightly warped

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,754 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,166 miles

bonnet catch worn

squeaking noise from engine

Fail 28 Sep 2010 70,166 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet catch worn

squeaking noise from engine

Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,091 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads look low( hard to see) recommend inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2008 50,449 miles

advise strong bonnet hard to open requires repairing correctly immeadiatly!!

advise strong front brake pads look very low (hard to see) recommend inspection

Fail 13 Sep 2008 50,449 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise strong bonnet hard to open requires repairing correctly immeadiatly!!

advise strong front brake pads look very low (hard to see) recommend inspection

advise strong offside rear tyre just above limit recommend replacement

nearside rear handbrake performance low

Pass 14 Jul 2007 37,363 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 26,048 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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YT53 KPJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YT53 KPJ, 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 KPJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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