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DG53 UJF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,748 mi
Last recorded93,748 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 93,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides osf-nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 82,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 82,451 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate fixing through the letter G incorrect colour makes it look like a C. also spacing on figures incorrect (0.1 (d))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 79,599 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 78,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 78,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 78,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 77,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,227 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,884 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 69,865 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,963 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,722 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 63,693 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,060 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,579 miles

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

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Fail 25 Apr 2013 57,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,152 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 53,152 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,036 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 39,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,590 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,106 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,444 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,901 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 UJF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 UJF registered?

DG53 UJF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DG53 UJF safe to buy?

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