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YT53 VUN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,704 mi
Last recorded99,704 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 VUN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 99,704 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 99,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 99,516 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 99,113 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 98,445 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 98,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 97,425 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 9 Oct 2020 96,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2019 95,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3-4mm, 195/60 R15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3-4mm ,tyre starting to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 95,418 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Rear efficiency low and no lock up (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3-4mm, 195/60 R15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3-4mm ,tyre starting to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 93,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,174 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,207 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 87,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,540 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 83,344 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,715 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,895 miles

ADVISE no oil showing on dipstick when presented for test= topped up

Fail 1 Dec 2012 76,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ADVISE no oil showing on dipstick when presented for test= topped up

Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,390 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,361 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,560 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 50,661 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,551 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,139 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 VUN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VUN, 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 VUN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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