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DY53 BVK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,358 mi
Last recorded105,358 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BVK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 105,358 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 103,417 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosions, front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Auxiliary belt cracking

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 103,417 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosions, front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Auxiliary belt cracking

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 101,743 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High level stop lamp not working.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at in before,after and beside the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,709 miles

Fuel filler pipe assembly corroding

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/structural member by axle anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 96,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Structural member at axle anchorage corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel filler pipe assembly corroding

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/structural member by axle anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,072 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 94,028 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,875 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structure at axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structure at axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 89,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structure at axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with tail lamp on (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structure at axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,130 miles

Both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Wiper blade starting to split at end

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bushes deteriorating (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,452 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,250 miles

Both headlamp lenses becoming deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise o/s front tyre worn edge

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,674 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise water leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 68,674 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise water leak

Pass 25 Apr 2009 61,403 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 48,620 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 48,620 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,516 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 BVK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BVK, 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 BVK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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