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YX53 TLK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,161 mi
Last recorded140,161 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 140,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 137,669 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 135,348 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 132,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 122,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 115,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 109,099 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,958 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 95,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,213 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 82,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,819 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall age cracking

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 74,794 miles

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

Back box exhaust outer casing corroded

Nearside front tyre outer wall age cracking

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 71,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

damage to rear end

injector ticking

Pass 24 Sep 2011 68,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

vehicle has an injector blowing

Fail 24 Sep 2011 68,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

vehicle has an injector blowing

Pass 18 Sep 2010 54,959 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,231 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,140 miles

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

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 TLK 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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

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

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