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DF53 DFZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,513 mi
Last recorded93,513 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 DFZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre brake light not working

Child seats fitted

Oil leaks

Fail 10 Dec 2015 93,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp misted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp misted (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre brake light not working

Child seats fitted

Oil leaks

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,365 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 84,074 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 84,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror insecure.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 134,813 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 122,547 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 122,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 112,314 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 99,350 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 99,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 85,368 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,894 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine noisey.

rear bumpstop rubbers split/perished.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,814 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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DF53 DFZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF53 DFZ, 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 DF53 DFZ registered?

DF53 DFZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is DF53 DFZ safe to buy?

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