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DN53 GBE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,486 mi
Last recorded108,486 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GBE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 108,486 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

clutch weak( slipping)

Pass 18 Jun 2021 99,931 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 99,891 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,247 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 86,247 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,644 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

beam image poor

Fail 23 Feb 2019 81,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

beam image poor

Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,287 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,042 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 68,041 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 57,995 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,995 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,594 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,694 miles

upper stop light inop/centre rear seat belt jamed

Pass 7 Jan 2012 47,244 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 47,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,506 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 40,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,902 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 33,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,618 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 28,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,979 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 17,846 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 17,091 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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DN53 GBE 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 65.4%.

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 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 DN53 GBE, 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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DN53 GBE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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