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YU52 AKZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,868 mi
Last recorded143,868 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 AKZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 143,868 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 143,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 139,160 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 135,245 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 135,239 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 131,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 126,979 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 121,879 miles

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

high level brake light doesnt work

Fail 17 Feb 2014 121,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

high level brake light doesnt work

Pass 13 Feb 2013 105,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,531 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 89,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,020 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 59,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,728 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 44,389 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 44,388 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,021 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 37,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 28,763 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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YU52 AKZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YU52 AKZ, 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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YU52 AKZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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