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DV53 MDE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,764 mi
Last recorded131,764 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 MDE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 131,764 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 131,764 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 121,496 miles

rear shock absorber bump stop perished & dust cover insecure / droped down

Pass 1 Mar 2014 114,019 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 105,942 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,944 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 93,944 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 81,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 69,796 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust back box corroded.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear springs corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,796 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust back box corroded.

Rear springs corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,427 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 51,133 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 51,133 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2007 40,899 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 29,629 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 MDE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

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

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