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YT53 VSE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,477 mi
Last recorded107,477 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 VSE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,477 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler and breather pipes ()

Rear suspension coroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,016 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,853 miles

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)

both rear bump stops fallen down

near side front headlight rear cover wrong size

off side front brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust silencer heat sheild fallen down

Fail 18 Jun 2014 87,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

both rear bump stops fallen down

near side front headlight rear cover wrong size

off side front brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust silencer heat sheild fallen down

Pass 6 Jun 2013 82,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 78,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 62,788 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 53,101 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 41,251 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,578 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,547 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,893 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 23,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VSE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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