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DY53 WEW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,582 mi
Last recorded129,582 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WEW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 129,582 miles

Rear axle corrosion

genral under body corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2024 124,956 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 123,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,235 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both side suspension corroded

rear axle and undre body corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2021 120,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 120,015 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 119,000 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front axel corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front headlight misted

all over general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2019 119,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front axel corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front headlight misted

all over general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2018 117,445 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 115,380 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 112,824 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 109,346 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 106,463 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 102,886 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Oct 2012 95,383 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Oct 2011 84,807 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,965 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 64,531 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 64,531 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,858 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 53,383 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 42,657 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 31,421 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 WEW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

DY53 WEW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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