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DY53 BVC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,747 mi
Last recorded67,747 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BVC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 67,747 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 65,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 65,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 62,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 62,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2015 69,914 miles

ecu light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2015 69,914 miles

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

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

ecu light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,838 miles

oil resadue on engine

rear silancer heverly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 57,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

oil resadue on engine

rear silancer heverly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,322 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp starting to deteriorate but still has beam pattern

offside headlamp starting to deteriorate but still has beam pattern

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,768 miles

CENTRE/HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 46,768 miles

CENTRE/HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,752 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 37,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SMALL DAMAGE TO N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SMALL DAMAGE TO N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,712 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2008 13,878 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 12,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre has three nails embedded in!! n/s frnt wheel trim damaged.

Fail 18 Jan 2008 12,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre has three nails embedded in!! n/s frnt wheel trim damaged.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 7,050 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,967 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,612 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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DY53 BVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DY53 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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