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DU53 BGV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,023 mi
Last recorded165,023 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 BGV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 165,023 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 164,938 miles

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

Handbrake only just met efficiency requirements

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 163,396 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 163,394 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 162,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 7 Jul 2015 157,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 157,101 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 146,556 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 146,556 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 132,752 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 122,590 miles

front headlight lenses going dull

n/s/r tyre edged

rear shocker dust covers adrift

Pass 12 Jul 2011 111,355 miles

n/s/f cv boot light grease leak

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2010 99,491 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 99,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 87,704 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes showing alot of surface rust

Pass 24 Jul 2008 75,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 63,792 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 63,792 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,826 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 BGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU53 BGV, 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 BGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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