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DG53 UEY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,406 mi
Last recorded80,406 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 UEY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,406 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,038 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 76,038 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,929 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,334 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 56,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,257 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hi level brake lamp not working

Fail 28 Feb 2012 39,413 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hi level brake lamp not working

Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,406 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 35,403 miles

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

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

high level stop inop..both rear tyres cracks in tread pattern

Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,469 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 27,185 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,185 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,185 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,127 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,262 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 UEY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG53 UEY, 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 DG53 UEY registered?

DG53 UEY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is DG53 UEY safe to buy?

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