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DY53 BTZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

95,453 mi
Last recorded95,453 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BTZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 95,453 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 93,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 91,954 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 91,944 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,626 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 89,109 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

corrosion to exhaust rear support hanger

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

frosting to both front headlamp lenses

Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,260 miles

battery light on dash

both headlamp lenses dull

both number plates delaminating

exhaust back box corroded and leaking slightly

general minor oil leaks

slight corrosion to both metal brake pip[es

Fail 1 Dec 2020 87,260 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear indicator fading

battery light on dash

both front indicators fading

both headlamp lenses dull

both number plates delaminating

exhaust back box corroded and leaking slightly

general minor oil leaks

slight corrosion to both metal brake pip[es

Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,672 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front reg plate perished

nsf tyre on 3mm

nsf tyre wearing low outer edges

nsr tyre on 3mm

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust back box slight blowing

Fail 11 Dec 2019 85,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front reg plate perished

nsf tyre on 3mm

nsf tyre wearing low outer edges

nsr tyre on 3mm

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust back box slight blowing

Pass 29 Nov 2018 81,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,131 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 79,131 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all three operate when side lights are switched on (1.2.1f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 75,551 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 71,644 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,504 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,035 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,084 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 62,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,948 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,975 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 44,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,903 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 9,874 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 9,576 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 9,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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DY53 BTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DY53 BTZ, 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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DY53 BTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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