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DU53 JWG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 JWG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,115 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 102,432 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 89,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

advise brake pedal antislip rubber is worn

advise mid and rear exhaust and bracketts corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 77,983 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 72,559 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 72,559 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 61,054 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 61,054 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,356 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 48,453 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,289 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 37,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 26,805 miles

Nearside Rear 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 JWG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU53 JWG registered?

DU53 JWG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DU53 JWG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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