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YX53 TGE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,576 mi
Last recorded136,576 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 136,576 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 136,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to wheel cylinder pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Side of fuel tank pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre brake light not working/disconnected

Injector leaking/chuffing

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Hose to wheel cylinder pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coil spring corroded Rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 129,523 miles

Centre brake light not working

Headlights deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear & hose to cylinder pipes (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,290 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 122,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 113,272 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 104,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,653 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,875 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,187 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 67,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,034 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 49,310 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 40,140 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 TGE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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