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DG53 VTJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,563 mi
Last recorded98,563 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,563 miles

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

Coolant leak Coolant bottle ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F , O/S/F & N/S/R Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 98,563 miles

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

Coolant leak Coolant bottle ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F , O/S/F & N/S/R Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel filler pipes are corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 97,520 miles

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

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

Heat shield slightly loose

Power steering pump misting of oil

Fail 22 Jul 2020 97,520 miles

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

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

Heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Requires buff (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Requires buff (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pump misting of oil

Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 96,752 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 95,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 94,540 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2017 94,540 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 93,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 91,717 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 90,021 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,477 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,136 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,761 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 77,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,029 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 66,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,937 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,779 miles

inner bearing on drive shaft rough

Fail 18 Aug 2009 48,779 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

inner bearing on drive shaft rough

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

metal brake pipe corrosion inc front to rear,o/s/f poor suggest check/replace soon.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,499 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,735 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 VTJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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