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YT53 VSN

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,325 mi
Last recorded110,325 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 110,325 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear exhaust mount snapped but exhaust secure.

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

Rear seats not fitted in upright position at time of test.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,986 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 84,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 79,425 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 79,425 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 72,230 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 67,820 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 52,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 43,983 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 33,928 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

emissions very high, and rear exhaust rattling

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,928 miles

emissions very high, and rear exhaust rattling

Pass 8 May 2008 24,835 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 24,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 15,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,243 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 VSN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc 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 VSN, 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 VSN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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