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DV53 GRX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,995 mi
Last recorded171,995 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GRX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 171,995 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 163,892 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 154,461 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 143,563 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 143,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 143,491 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 137,446 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 137,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 130,431 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Oct 2016 130,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2015 122,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear suspension arm rubber bushes have slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,425 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 115,425 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 105,651 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings rough when rotated but not excessive

rear silencer support broken

Pass 11 Oct 2012 96,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 87,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,738 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,345 miles

O/S/F shock absorber leaking/damp.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,318 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 GRX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV53 GRX, 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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DV53 GRX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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