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MT53 DVM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,268 mi
Last recorded54,268 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 DVM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,977 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 51,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s headlamp lens deterorating

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre side walls perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2017 48,580 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 48,580 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,652 miles

head lamp beam patten very faint

Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,837 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 42,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nsr & osr tyres sidewalls perrished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,672 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre sidewall scuffed

nsr & osr tyres sidewalls perrishing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 40,847 miles

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

nsf tyre sidewall scuffed

nsr tyre sidewall scuffed

oil filter canister very corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,847 miles

nsf tyre sidewall scuffed

nsr tyre sidewall scuffed

oil filter canister very corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,993 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 39,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel high.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,947 miles

o/side front tyre low on tread, and appears low on pressure,rec / rep

Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,395 miles

n/side front tyre wall badly scuffed

Fail 27 Jan 2009 26,395 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side front tyre wall badly scuffed

Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,055 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 11,939 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,704 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 DVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DVM, 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 DVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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