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YX53 MXE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,659 mi
Last recorded99,659 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 MXE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 99,659 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section/radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section/radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2022 92,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section/radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section/radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,232 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 86,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 80,840 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 80,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,918 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,972 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,078 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 64,071 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 58,886 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 55,948 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,528 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 49,475 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,516 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,149 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,225 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,048 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,181 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 20,390 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,117 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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YX53 MXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YX53 MXE, 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 YX53 MXE registered?

YX53 MXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YX53 MXE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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