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AV53 EVC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,138 mi
Last recorded74,138 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EVC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 74,138 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 73,519 miles

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2024 73,519 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2023 72,991 miles

exhaust deteriorating / leaking

o/s/f strut top nut / mounting corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2023 72,959 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorating / leaking

o/s/f strut top nut / mounting corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 72,222 miles

brake pipes deteriorating ,,, will need attention

exhaust deteriorating / leaking ,,, will need attention

headlight lens deteriorating ,,, will need attention

Pass 12 Apr 2021 71,126 miles

rear brake pipes deteriorating

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2020 69,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

possible injector leak

Fail 24 Apr 2020 69,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

possible injector leak

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,906 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 48,878 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,979 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,255 miles

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

Headlamps starting to go opaque

Fail 29 Jun 2015 37,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,120 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,211 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,675 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,141 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 25,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,829 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,889 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2006 17,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AV53 EVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV53 EVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 EVC registered?

AV53 EVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AV53 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 EVC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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