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MT53 DXG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,995 mi
Last recorded63,995 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 63,995 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 60,339 miles

H/lamp lenses cloudy

Fail 2 Aug 2021 60,339 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

H/lamp lenses cloudy

Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,497 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,014 miles

Both front headlights dis-coloured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front headlights dis-coloured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 52,773 miles

both rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,210 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 51,178 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight cut in osf tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 50,508 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,017 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 48,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,085 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,312 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 35,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,570 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,928 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,479 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 DXG 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 76.2%.

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 MT53 DXG, 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 DXG registered?

MT53 DXG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is MT53 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 DXG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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