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DE53 FYX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

80,791 mi
Last recorded80,791 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FYX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 80,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside - tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 80,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside - tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 78,695 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 78,695 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 78,695 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

parking brake lever covers damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2022 70,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 70,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 65,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 65,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre getting down 3mm

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2020 60,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre getting down 3mm

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2019 57,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake hoses have corrosion at ferrules

Offside Front brake hos has corrosion at ferrules

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2019 57,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake hoses have corrosion at ferrules

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

Offside Front brake hos has corrosion at ferrules

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2018 50,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,365 miles

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

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

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

front headlight lenses discoloured

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,524 miles

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

Front advise closer inspection of front brake pads

Fail 11 Feb 2016 47,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front advise closer inspection of front brake pads

Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,255 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 46,255 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 44,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,742 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2013 42,488 miles

Front windscreen washer switch hard to press

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,488 miles

Front windscreen washer switch hard to press

Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,839 miles

Front tyres slightly cracking in tread

Front windscreen washer switch hard to press

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)

Slight injector blow

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,563 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 37,563 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,744 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 32,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,429 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,394 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)

slight play in steering rack mountings

wet day

Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,722 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,142 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,348 miles

Nearside 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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DE53 FYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 DE53 FYX, 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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DE53 FYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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