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DY53 EXV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,555 mi
Last recorded96,555 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 EXV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 96,555 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 92,543 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 92,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,019 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 87,019 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,631 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 85,631 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 82,454 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 77,225 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 77,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 68,370 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox oil shaft selector seal

Slight power steering leak from pump seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,049 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox oil leak from selector shaft seal

Fail 6 Nov 2012 60,049 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox oil leak from selector shaft seal

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,649 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox oil leak from selector shaft seal

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

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

Parking brake high but still has reserve travel

Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,545 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,499 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,286 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,612 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,469 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 EXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EXV, 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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What year was DY53 EXV registered?

DY53 EXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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