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DY53 EPZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,807 mi
Last recorded97,807 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 97,807 miles

Coated in Underseal various suspension components brake pipes fuel pipes

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Heatshield loose at fuel tank

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Axel corroded

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 97,807 miles

Coated in Underseal various suspension components brake pipes fuel pipes

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Heatshield loose at fuel tank

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Axel corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,880 miles

All suspension components coated in underseal

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

Fuel pipes coated underseal

Heatshield at fuel tank loose

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Power steering pipes undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2022 82,919 miles

All brake pipes and suspension components coated in underseal

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 77,098 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 77,091 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front brake pipes up next to wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both front hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,024 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,526 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 59,052 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 59,052 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,982 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 58,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,471 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 57,471 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 50,139 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,661 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 42,639 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,390 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 37,390 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,545 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,939 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,776 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 15,073 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 9,636 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 7,997 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 EPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EPZ, 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 EPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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