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YT53 VUP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,888 mi
Last recorded115,888 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 VUP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 115,888 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 107,725 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,997 miles

centre stop light inop

Fail 26 Jun 2014 98,997 miles

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

centre stop light inop

Pass 3 Jul 2013 90,524 miles

Fuel Pipes Excessively corrored

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 29 Jun 2013 90,452 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipes Excessively corrored

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2012 81,604 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,265 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 62,359 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 62,359 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 52,174 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 52,174 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,142 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 28,043 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,388 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 VUP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUP, 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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What year was YT53 VUP registered?

YT53 VUP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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