MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & o/s main & front (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & o/s main & front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect & o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lens faded (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (flexi to cyl) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside headlamps deteriorated
Both front head lights dull with poor beam image.
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake pads look about 1/2 worn.
Signs of power steering fluid around reservoir.
Both front head lights dull with poor beam image.
Front brake pads look about 1/2 worn.
Signs of power steering fluid around reservoir.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak from engine area.
Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge.
Oil leak from engine area.
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MT53 DYC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 DYC, 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 DYC registered?
MT53 DYC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 November 2003.
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