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DA53 VWN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

127,832 mi
Last recorded127,832 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 127,832 miles

Front headlamps poor image .require a polish

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush glued in (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle has been welded and appears to be ok but would still advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no reverse light

Fail 10 Nov 2022 127,688 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front headlamps poor image .require a polish

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

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

no reverse light

Pass 1 Nov 2021 120,876 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,330 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing middle ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 114,330 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing middle ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 108,375 miles

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

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 108,375 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative on both headlights (4.1.5 (a))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,157 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 102,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,736 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 97,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,914 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 92,914 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,447 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 91,447 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,502 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 81,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,932 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 74,949 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 74,949 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,753 miles

advise front number plate cracked does not affect legibility.

advise shock absorber ns/r plastic cover adrift,

Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,753 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

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

advise front number plate cracked does not affect legibility.

advise ns/f wiper blade rubber split, advise ns/r shoch absorber plastic cover adrift,

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,635 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 56,635 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,694 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,079 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,689 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,971 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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DA53 VWN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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