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HD53 DTU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,221 mi
Last recorded127,221 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 DTU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 127,221 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 127,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

eml on

engine burning oil

Pass 2 Jul 2015 108,941 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 108,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2015 108,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres worn very low

management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,417 miles

play in suspension

underside rusty

Pass 17 May 2013 87,593 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 80,872 miles

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

management light on

Pass 10 May 2011 70,624 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 56,095 miles

EML light on

Fail 29 Dec 2009 56,048 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,405 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 41,405 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,271 miles

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

rear tyres startting to perrish

Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,454 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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HD53 DTU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HD53 DTU, 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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HD53 DTU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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