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GV53 DVY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,765 mi
Last recorded95,765 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 DVY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 95,765 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 95,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,427 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear suspension bump stops worn/split

high level brake light inop

o/s/r tyre perished

wipers smearing

Fail 15 Aug 2012 80,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both rear suspension bump stops worn/split

high level brake light inop

o/s/r tyre perished

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

clutch slipping

front brake discs worn

wipers smearing

Fail 12 Jul 2011 62,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

clutch slipping

front brake discs worn

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,804 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2010 43,804 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,108 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 7,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 6,581 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 5,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 5,722 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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GV53 DVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GV53 DVY, 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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GV53 DVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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