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DY53 BVG

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,990 mi
Last recorded71,990 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BVG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,990 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 71,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no oil on dipstick at start of test topped up

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,642 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,914 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,485 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 BVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DY53 BVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 BVG registered?

DY53 BVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 BVG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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