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DU53 AOX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,572 mi
Last recorded116,572 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 AOX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 116,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 116,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 109,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 109,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 101,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At all four wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 96,260 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 96,242 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

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

Pass 14 May 2018 92,741 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 92,741 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 81,962 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,063 miles

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

front pads 3mm of wear left

Pass 29 May 2015 74,719 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 69,826 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 65,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 May 2013 65,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2012 58,879 miles

front pads low

nail in o/s/r

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2011 53,696 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,676 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 47,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 May 2009 41,835 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2009 41,835 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 34,663 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 21 May 2008 34,663 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,783 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,232 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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DU53 AOX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DU53 AOX, 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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DU53 AOX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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