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YX53 SZR

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

215,684 mi
Last recorded215,684 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 215,684 miles

REAR LEGS CORRODED

CHIP IN SCREEN

Fail 24 Oct 2023 215,564 miles

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

CHIP IN SCREEN

REAR LEGS CORRODED

Pass 15 Sep 2022 209,381 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 180,405 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 180,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 177,350 miles

Engine oily

Pass 21 Sep 2019 174,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 170,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 170,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 164,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops have fallen apart

Pass 24 Sep 2016 155,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 144,999 miles

gearbox stabiliser arm bush worn excessively

Pass 30 Aug 2014 133,186 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2013 123,313 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers have come adrift.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 110,183 miles

advise rear shock dust covers afloat

strong advise front tyres between 2-3mm on the centre 3/4 and on the edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 96,453 miles

advise rear brake application slightly uneven

strong advise front tyres 2mm on the centre 3/4

strong advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 79,782 miles

advise steering rack slightly damp

strong advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,718 miles

advise front pads getting worn

strong advise n/s/r wearing unevenly on edges and on 2mm on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,809 miles

Gearbox stay bar mount starting to split.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,081 miles

rear exhaust silencer getting poor rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,405 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 36,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SZR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 SZR, 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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YX53 SZR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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