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DA53 TZP

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,129 mi
Last recorded101,129 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 TZP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2018 101,129 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 101,127 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017

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)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 87,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pad (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 87,020 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pad (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 80,655 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 80,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 74,102 miles

fuel cap cover stiff to open

Fail 22 Nov 2014 74,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel cap cover stiff to open

Pass 30 Nov 2013 67,169 miles

advise o/s rear tyre low tread

Pass 3 Nov 2012 59,548 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 59,548 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,502 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 53,478 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,892 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,141 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 41,141 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,567 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,222 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,061 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,852 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 32,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TZP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 TZP, 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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DA53 TZP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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