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DY53 KXD

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,564 mi
Last recorded108,564 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,564 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 108,564 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,431 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 106,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,029 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 88,710 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,706 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 78,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are winter tyres

tyres n front axle are different size to rear axle

Fail 16 May 2017 78,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are winter tyres

tyres n front axle are different size to rear axle

Pass 12 May 2016 69,081 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearin on inner edge

Rear Shocker dust covers in poor condition

Fail 12 May 2016 69,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

All brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearin on inner edge

Rear Shocker dust covers in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2015 58,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 58,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 50,222 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,689 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 48,689 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 44,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,021 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished.

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded before joint with flexi brake pipe.

Offside front tyre low on tread and cracked/perished.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,424 miles

o/s front tyre on 2mm

sm cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,448 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,532 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,672 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,573 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 15,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 13,019 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 13,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 KXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KXD, 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 KXD registered?

DY53 KXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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