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DG53 TCO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,042 mi
Last recorded101,042 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 TCO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 101,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 72,962 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,919 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,592 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,659 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 47,659 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,665 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 40,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 32,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,499 miles

both rear tyres perishing and splitting

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 16,938 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 16,408 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,469 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,936 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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DG53 TCO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG53 TCO, 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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DG53 TCO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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