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EJ53 HYB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,982 mi
Last recorded58,982 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HYB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 58,982 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 57,736 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 58,841 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,537 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,189 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,684 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 55,674 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 55,087 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 55,087 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,112 miles

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

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2018 53,206 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,265 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,730 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,192 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,907 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 47,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 46,524 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,524 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,820 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,478 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,820 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,444 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,034 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,571 miles

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

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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EJ53 HYB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ53 HYB, 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 EJ53 HYB registered?

EJ53 HYB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is EJ53 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 HYB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ53 HYB have outstanding finance?

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