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YX53 SZO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,019 mi
Last recorded159,019 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 SZO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 159,019 miles

both front tyre treads getting in in the centre of tread approx. 2mm

headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is bald on outer edge on is on 1.6mm limit in places - recommend replacing

Fail 17 May 2016 159,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre treads getting in in the centre of tread approx. 2mm

headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is bald on outer edge on is on 1.6mm limit in places - recommend replacing

Pass 22 May 2015 134,787 miles

exhaust blow

exhaust heat sheld lose

front brake pipes corroded

head lamp tarnished

steering rack wet around pinion seal

Pass 4 Apr 2014 112,932 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear tyre treads very low and o/s/r tyre has a nail in the outside edge of the tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2014 112,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear tyre treads very low and o/s/r tyre has a nail in the outside edge of the tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2013 98,020 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 98,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,095 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,602 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,999 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,560 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,001 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,479 miles

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

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

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 SZO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

YX53 SZO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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