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DF53 FXD

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,908 mi
Last recorded106,908 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FXD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 106,908 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 106,906 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 94,124 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 84,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Various underside corrosion.

Fail 28 Sep 2022 84,092 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Various underside corrosion.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,285 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 78,217 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,499 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,452 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - central section greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - central section greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on flexy ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 73,448 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - central section greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - central section greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on flexy ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 68,371 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs worn and corroded

front wipers poor

Fail 16 Oct 2018 68,371 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs worn and corroded

front wipers poor

Pass 22 Aug 2017 65,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel close to mot fail (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 65,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel close to mot fail (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,464 miles

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

both headlamps starting to fog

Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,941 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 16 May 2013 44,831 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 36,307 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,020 miles

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

o/s/f and rear brake pipes very near fail

Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 14,649 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 8,669 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 4,071 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 3,538 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 FXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXD, 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 FXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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