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DV53 FDY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,170 mi
Last recorded99,170 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 FDY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 99,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 99,170 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 94,610 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 94,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,208 miles

Engine management light displayed indicating a fault

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,658 miles

engine light on

Fail 30 Apr 2015 86,658 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 1 May 2014 82,850 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 1 May 2014 82,850 miles

engine light on

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,290 miles

engine light on

slight play in o/s rear hub

Fail 15 Jan 2013 70,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

engine light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,122 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,024 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 42,250 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,890 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,776 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to fully examine nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,175 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear adult 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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DV53 FDY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV53 FDY, 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 DV53 FDY registered?

DV53 FDY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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