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YU53 SYW

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,550 mi
Last recorded108,550 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 SYW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 108,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 104,562 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,722 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 101,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,443 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/n/s front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s/n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured front & rear (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake has just met the requirement (50%)

o/s/n/s rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/n/s front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s/n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured front & rear (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake has just met the requirement (50%)

o/s/n/s rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 93,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,683 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2015 87,683 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,940 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 63,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,286 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,417 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 43,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,928 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 35,928 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,419 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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YU53 SYW is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 63,349 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 YU53 SYW, 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 22 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YU53 SYW registered?

YU53 SYW is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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