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AV53 DVU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,902 mi
Last recorded83,902 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DVU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 83,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi damaged

surface corrosion on under-side of vehicle including front and rear subframe, and chassis rails

Fail 3 Feb 2026 83,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure metal bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi damaged

middle and rear exhaust heatshields insecure

surface corrosion on under-side of vehicle including front and rear subframe, and chassis rails

Pass 12 Feb 2025 83,439 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake pipes greased / corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes greased / corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock casing broken away also upper bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded / greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arms/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 83,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dazzle incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake pipes greased / corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes greased / corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock casing broken away also upper bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded / greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer causing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arms/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 82,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 82,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Stickers in front screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Advise lower engine mounting slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casing / inc upper bump stops broken away (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 82,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Stickers in front screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise headlight lens Near fail (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Advise lower engine mounting slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casing / inc upper bump stops broken away (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Advise engine mounting worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise both fronts indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 2mm size 195/60 x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise shock absorber casing broken away from bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 81,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 81,478 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,176 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,135 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction A and B Zones (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 80,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction A and B Zones (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 79,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front indicators starting to fade in colour

both front tyres at 3mm

brake pipes coated with grease

o/s/r tyre starting to perish/crack also at 2mm

Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,739 miles

All steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,380 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,207 miles

front brake pipes have very slight corrsion

Fail 10 Feb 2014 70,207 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake pipes have very slight corrsion

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,832 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,119 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,216 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,317 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,299 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 31,660 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 26,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,986 miles

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)

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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AV53 DVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV53 DVU, 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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AV53 DVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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