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YX53 TJZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,870 mi
Last recorded149,870 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 149,870 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 149,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2020 133,515 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 133,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 116,032 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 115,585 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 115,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,843 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,910 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 98,910 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 89,916 miles

Engine has noise from belt areas

Headlight starting to go cloudy

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine has an oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 89,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine has noise from belt areas

Headlight starting to go cloudy

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine has an oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 83,504 miles

both headlights beam pattern dim

both rear bumpstops split

both rear hand brake cables deteriorated

o.s.f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 7 Sep 2013 83,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both headlights beam pattern dim

o.s.f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,565 miles

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,179 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 74,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,768 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 68,768 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,872 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 60,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,613 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,716 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 46,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,361 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 TJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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