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DG53 UFY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,894 mi
Last recorded147,894 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 UFY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 147,894 miles

BOTTOM REAR ENGINE MOUNT

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BREAK PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

EXHURST HEAT SHEALD LOSES

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 147,892 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT INNERS BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

BOTTOM REAR ENGINE MOUNT

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BREAK PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

EXHURST HEAT SHEALD LOSES

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 141,383 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 141,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2019 140,758 miles

injector seals chuffing

Fail 14 Nov 2019 140,758 miles

Nearside Front 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

injector seals chuffing

Pass 19 Nov 2018 127,195 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 127,195 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 125,738 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s lens (1.7.5a)

Oil leak lower engine ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 125,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s lens (1.7.5a)

Oil leak lower engine ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 123,732 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.4.G.2)

injector seals 'chuffing'

Fail 5 Oct 2016 123,732 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.4.G.2)

injector seals 'chuffing'

Pass 2 Oct 2015 121,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 109,826 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 106,523 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 90,777 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 90,777 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 80,233 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,497 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 25 Aug 2008 51,278 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2008 51,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,366 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,674 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 UFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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