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YY53 VHG

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,027 mi
Last recorded120,027 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VHG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 120,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 98,819 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 92,099 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 88,808 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 83,872 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 78,812 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,529 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,153 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,290 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,198 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,803 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,845 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 50,844 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear heat shield insecure.

Reverse light noy working.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,420 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,101 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,184 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 33,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,373 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 16,209 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 9,378 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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YY53 VHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YY53 VHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY53 VHG registered?

YY53 VHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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