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EA53 UKV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,650 mi
Last recorded92,650 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 UKV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 92,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 92,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 89,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 87,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 87,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 85,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 83,544 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 83,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 81,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 79,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 79,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 78,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2019 78,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 77,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2018 77,895 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 23 May 2016 75,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 75,348 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,999 miles

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

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

advise dead animal under bonnet

Fail 24 Apr 2014 70,995 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

advise dead animal under bonnet

Pass 24 May 2013 68,605 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 May 2013 68,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,198 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,507 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 52,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,148 miles

all tyres gettin low on tred

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers mirror has cover glass glued on

Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,522 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,443 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 18,443 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EA53 UKV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA53 UKV, 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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EA53 UKV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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