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DA53 FLJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,484 mi
Last recorded86,484 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FLJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 86,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 86,455 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 and wearing out of shape ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 79,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 and wearing out of shape ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 74,342 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front wiper blade just clearing windscreen

Offside Front wiper blade only just clearing windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 61,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,814 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,098 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,005 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 53,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,932 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,724 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,055 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,689 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,955 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,067 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 22,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DA53 FLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA53 FLJ, 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 DA53 FLJ registered?

DA53 FLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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