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DU53 FBD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

888,888 mi
Last recorded888,888 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 FBD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 888,888 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 99,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,542 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,916 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 87,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011
Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,770 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009
Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,309 miles

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

iner c.v boot insecure.n/s/f

Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,802 miles

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

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 FBD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FBD, 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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What year was DU53 FBD registered?

DU53 FBD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is DU53 FBD safe to buy?

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