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MT53 DND

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,193 mi
Last recorded108,193 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 DND
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 108,193 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 108,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2013 98,751 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 87,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 87,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,506 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly rusty

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2011 72,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front brake pipes slightly rusty

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2009 63,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 63,130 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,825 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 50,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 41,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,640 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,718 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 31,718 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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MT53 DND is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MT53 DND, 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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MT53 DND is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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