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DU53 CFN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,984 mi
Last recorded162,984 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 CFN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 162,984 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 158,327 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 150,231 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 140,736 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 131,851 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 131,851 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working intermittent (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 122,400 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded/weak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,284 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 111,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,111 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 98,111 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,764 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,955 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 82,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,833 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,050 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,202 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,562 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,179 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 31,491 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 CFN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CFN, 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 CFN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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