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EF53 DVZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,044 mi
Last recorded49,044 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 DVZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 49,044 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 47,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose corroded Fuel tank filler pipes. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Slight body damage to near side.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,471 miles

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

Gearbox mounting deteriotated

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,727 miles

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

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

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

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

rubber gearbox mount splitting

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 30 Nov 2016 42,699 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,712 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 40,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 38,708 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 35,952 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,952 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 32,995 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 32,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 29,869 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,916 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 26,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,862 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,942 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,987 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,048 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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EF53 DVZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF53 DVZ, 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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EF53 DVZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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