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DG53 UJN

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,555 mi
Last recorded97,555 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 UJN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 97,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 94,088 miles

Front tyre depths 3mm

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 93,935 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front tyre depths 3mm

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 74,556 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,483 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective milky/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective milky/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,517 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,677 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 51,127 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 47,989 miles

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

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

poly belts cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,661 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,091 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 37,677 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,025 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,387 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,403 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,212 miles

oil low

Pass 20 Dec 2006 13,044 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,519 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 UJN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UJN, 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 UJN registered?

DG53 UJN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DG53 UJN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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