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DF53 DKN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,764 mi
Last recorded77,764 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 DKN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 77,764 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 77,735 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear service brake weak

Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,311 miles

indicator stalk worn out

Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,372 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 68,372 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both Headlights (1.8)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 68,317 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

Nearside beam image poor

Pass 2 Jan 2017 63,658 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch slipping

Fail 30 Dec 2016 63,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb incorrectly fitted (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch slipping

Pass 30 Dec 2015 57,191 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 57,191 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 52,281 miles

both head light lenz in poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2015 52,281 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both head light lenz in poor condition

Pass 28 Dec 2013 47,853 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 42,609 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 37,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,709 miles

Offside front tyre has a nial in the tread.

Offside front tyre on 3mm. leaving 1.4mm of leagle tread

Offside rear adult seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted.

Offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Fail 31 Dec 2010 64,582 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front tyre has a nial in the tread.

Offside front tyre on 3mm. leaving 1.4mm of leagle tread

Offside rear adult seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted.

Offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 5 Jan 2010 29,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front tyre has side wall damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,797 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 13,705 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 DKN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DKN, 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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DF53 DKN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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