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FD53 CVY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,324 mi
Last recorded118,324 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 CVY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 118,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 114,888 miles

BOTH MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES TO REAR CORRODED

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 112,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 108,533 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 108,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 105,435 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stop light not working

Pass 26 Aug 2014 101,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 90,214 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,240 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 79,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,408 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,400 miles

Both wiper blades slightly worn.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,011 miles

Both front shocker tops have water ingress.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nails in n/s/f tyre,outer sidewall has a slight groove, may have been run deflated, recommend tyre is removed to inspect internal structure a.s.a.p

Rear silencer outer skin corroded, recommend remove loose piece as may fall into road.

Steering wheel cover fitted is slighlty loose, recommend remove cover.

o/s/f wiper blade slightly worn.

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread.

o/s/r tyre low Psi.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,264 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,597 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 35,589 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2006 25,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FD53 CVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD53 CVY, 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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FD53 CVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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