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FD53 DXX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,025 mi
Last recorded93,025 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 DXX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 93,025 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,703 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,205 miles

Centre brake lamp inop

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Wipers dont park correctly

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,287 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisy

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,165 miles

Wipers do not cancel correctly.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 67,100 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Wipers do not cancel correctly.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,646 miles

power steering fluid leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 57,644 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

power steering fluid leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,011 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,703 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,598 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 22,814 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 22,814 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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FD53 DXX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DXX, 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 FD53 DXX registered?

FD53 DXX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is FD53 DXX safe to buy?

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