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DG53 VNN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,611 mi
Last recorded122,611 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 122,611 miles

N/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn. On limit of 1.6 mm

Slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 1 Oct 2015 122,611 miles

N/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn. On limit of 1.6 mm

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 116,367 miles

EML light on

headlights adjusted in car

Fail 19 Nov 2014 116,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML light on

headlights adjusted in car

Pass 20 Nov 2013 103,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front grille missing at time of test

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 20 Nov 2013 103,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front grille missing at time of test

offside front tyre wearing low

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2012 84,139 miles

Lower engine mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Near side rear tyre wearing low

bonnet grill missing

Fail 15 Nov 2012 84,139 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Lower engine mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Near side rear tyre wearing low

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

bonnet grill missing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,319 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,797 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,860 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 55,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,578 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,147 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 VNN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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