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DU53 MXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,139 mi
Last recorded115,139 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 MXW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2019 115,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR ' REAR SECTION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2018 101,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 101,650 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 94,191 miles

HEADLAMPS MISTING OVER

Fail 24 Jun 2017 94,152 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/R REAR SECTION OF METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMPS MISTING OVER

N/S/F TYRE VERY HEAVILY WORN INNER EDGE JUST MEETING MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,764 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 84,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,330 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

N/S/F TYRE SHOWING HEAVY WEAR ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO SHOWING WEBBING -- ADVISE REPLACEMENT IN VERY NEAR FUTURE

Fail 23 Jun 2015 72,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

N/S/F TYRE SHOWING HEAVY WEAR ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO SHOWING WEBBING -- ADVISE REPLACEMENT IN VERY NEAR FUTURE

Fail 12 Jun 2014 57,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,247 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,898 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,958 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,644 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,848 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,561 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 MXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol 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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

DU53 MXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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