# DN53OFU — FORD FUSION MOT History & Vehicle Check

DN53OFU is a Green FORD FUSION, Petrol (1596cc), first registered 2004-02-26. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DN53OFU — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | DN53OFU |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | FUSION |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1596cc |
| First registered | 2004-02-26 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2017-03-02 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 15
- Passes: 10
- Fails: 5
- Pass rate: 66.67%
- Total defects recorded: 54

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-03 15:25:14 | PASSED | 134,410 MI | 2017-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-03 12:30:06 | FAILED | 134,410 MI | — |
| 2014-12-22 14:54:34 | PASSED | 120,788 MI | 2016-01-16 00:00:00 |
| 2014-12-22 13:58:17 | FAILED | 120,788 MI | — |
| 2014-01-17 13:43:29 | PASSED | 110,961 MI | 2015-01-16 00:00:00 |
| 2014-01-15 16:19:17 | FAILED | 110,961 MI | — |
| 2012-12-31 09:59:03 | PASSED | 95,815 MI | 2013-12-30 00:00:00 |
| 2012-12-19 16:13:24 | FAILED | 95,764 MI | — |
| 2012-02-25 12:03:08 | PASSED | 88,730 MI | 2013-02-26 00:00:00 |
| 2011-02-18 12:55:58 | PASSED | 77,635 MI | 2012-02-26 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-26 13:45:38 | PASSED | 66,603 MI | 2011-02-26 00:00:00 |
| 2009-02-18 17:58:32 | PASSED | 57,067 MI | 2010-02-26 00:00:00 |
| 2009-02-18 17:35:28 | FAILED | 57,066 MI | — |
| 2008-02-22 10:09:29 | PASSED | 46,603 MI | 2009-02-26 00:00:00 |
| 2007-02-12 14:33:51 | PASSED | 39,483 MI | 2008-02-26 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2016-03-03 15:25:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

**2016-03-03 12:30:06 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FAIL: Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

**2014-12-22 14:54:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- USER ENTERED: horn weak.
- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test

**2014-12-22 13:58:17 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- USER ENTERED: horn weak.
- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test

**2014-01-17 13:43:29 (PASSED)**

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

**2014-01-15 16:19:17 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

**2012-12-19 16:13:24 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- USER ENTERED: rear exhaust bracket broken off

**2012-02-25 12:03:08 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2010-02-26 13:45:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2009-02-18 17:35:28 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2008-02-22 10:09:29 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre

**2007-02-12 14:33:51 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DN53OFU is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DN53OFU. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
