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DY53 JXO

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,848 mi
Last recorded101,848 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 JXO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 101,848 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 96,387 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

battery light on

Fail 3 Aug 2017 96,387 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

battery light on

Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,645 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,336 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,320 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,248 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 62,228 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,856 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 54,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,007 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 48,007 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,331 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 41,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,287 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 35,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,576 miles

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

Washer control button requires excessive pressure to operate

Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 22,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,066 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 17,066 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JXO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JXO, 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 JXO registered?

DY53 JXO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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