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YX53 THU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,305 mi
Last recorded98,305 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 THU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 98,305 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both frosted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 88,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Reverse lights inoperative, vehicle pre Sept. 2009

Fail 9 Nov 2018 88,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Reverse lights inoperative, vehicle pre Sept. 2009

Pass 10 Nov 2017 77,133 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

silencer deteriorating

Fail 8 Nov 2017 77,128 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,387 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,262 miles

Coolant leak

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,198 miles

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

oversized rear view mirror fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2014 64,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oversized rear view mirror fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oversized rear view mirror fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,995 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,874 miles

nearside rear tyre worn near the limit on outer edge

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,745 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 44,745 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear gear box mounting split

both rear tyres out of shape

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,768 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 38,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 32,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,119 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,471 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,843 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 THU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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