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MT53 DVG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,530 mi
Last recorded66,530 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 DVG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,530 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 66,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,866 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 59,866 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 59,866 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,866 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Feb 2011 54,210 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,210 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,314 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 42,234 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,587 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 35,851 miles

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

engine management lamp on.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,181 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,397 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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MT53 DVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DVG, 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 MT53 DVG registered?

MT53 DVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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