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M16 DKS

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,304 mi
Last recorded79,304 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 DKS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 79,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,292 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 79,289 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 79,177 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pipe corrode at clip to chassis

rear exhaust box has a broken hanger

rear number plate in poor condition /faded

rear tyres perishing in treads and shoulder

wiper blades only just clear screen

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,565 miles

Corrosion on the underside and suspension in various places

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,426 miles

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

both windscreen wiper blades are split

Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,126 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear steel brake pipes corroding

some corrosion to chassis

Fail 10 Oct 2017 74,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear steel brake pipes corroding

some corrosion to chassis

Pass 4 Oct 2016 71,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,121 miles

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

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

power steering pump has a light misting of oil

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,269 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,154 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,618 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,572 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,283 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,950 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,141 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,653 miles

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

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,001 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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M16 DKS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 M16 DKS, 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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M16 DKS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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