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EF53 MVM

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,452 mi
Last recorded150,452 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 MVM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 150,452 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 150,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 147,389 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 147,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure mounting cup missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure mounting cup missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 146,221 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 143,518 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 135,919 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 135,919 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 134,390 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 132,584 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 130,815 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 128,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 126,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 124,106 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 119,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 108,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 91,176 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 91,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 73,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 57,529 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 57,529 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 43,466 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 43,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EF53 MVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EF53 MVM, 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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EF53 MVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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