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DY53 OTJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

120,928 mi
Last recorded120,928 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 120,928 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 120,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 109,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 109,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 97,396 miles

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Fail 26 Feb 2024 97,396 miles

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

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 1 Mar 2023 87,891 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 82,852 miles

Coil spring corroded Both springs bottom coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 82,852 miles

Coil spring corroded Both springs bottom coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both lens's polished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected Upper tint removed (3.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 80,498 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 80,498 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH LENSES POLISHED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam BULB CHANGED (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR WHEEL HUB (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 70,756 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 70,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 64,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,598 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 49,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 46,801 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,426 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,826 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,835 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 31,835 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,377 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 27,377 miles

Offside Front 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 high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,004 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 18,804 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 18,804 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,798 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 OTJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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