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EF53 DYP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

166,759 mi
Last recorded166,759 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 DYP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 166,759 miles

Both front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

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

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

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

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))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 13 Oct 2025 166,759 miles

Both front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

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

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

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

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))

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

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))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Oct 2024 155,437 miles

Centre heat shield loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both front to rear ()

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 141,146 miles

Both front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And outer edge low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 127,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 127,536 miles

Emissions not tested Co to high on fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,881 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both front to rear ()

N/S front headlight pattern poor

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

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

Slight corrosion both front power steering pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,640 miles

Both front brake pipes slight corrosion

Both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Both front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2019 108,015 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 108,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,231 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 103,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,137 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,288 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 95,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 90,600 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 90,600 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,244 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,433 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,659 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 75,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,635 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 70,625 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,886 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 65,886 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,121 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 58,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,065 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,845 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,421 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,271 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 DYP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 EF53 DYP, 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 DYP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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