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CP53 ERV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,757 mi
Last recorded84,757 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 ERV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 84,757 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 84,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 69,103 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 69,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,750 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 67,749 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 66,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 64,945 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,195 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,207 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,703 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,616 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,696 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,352 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,352 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,866 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,951 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,501 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,726 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,552 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,477 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,973 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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CP53 ERV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CP53 ERV, 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 CP53 ERV registered?

CP53 ERV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is CP53 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 ERV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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