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DV53 GYG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,248 mi
Last recorded52,248 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GYG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 52,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 52,247 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 42,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe and all suspension items, signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe and all suspension items signs of corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,254 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 40,254 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 37,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 37,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2012 36,558 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,296 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,178 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,927 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,168 miles

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

o/s rear tyre getting low on 2 to 3mm and starting to perish.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,239 miles

both front tyres getting low on 2 to 3mm.

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge on 1.6 to 2mm, and has nail in tyre.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,967 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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DV53 GYG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV53 GYG, 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 GYG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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