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DU53 MMK

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,775 mi
Last recorded148,775 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 MMK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 148,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 141,619 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 141,618 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 134,121 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 134,119 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 124,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front headlight needs restoration as slightly effecting headlamp aim image

Fail 26 Mar 2015 124,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,610 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,193 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,143 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,039 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 49,039 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,409 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,608 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,594 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,148 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,946 miles

rattle when pulling out n/s/f seat belt

Fail 25 Aug 2006 17,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rattle when pulling out n/s/f seat belt

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 MMK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MMK, 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 MMK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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