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EJ53 ONU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,865 mi
Last recorded68,865 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ONU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 68,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake back plates corroding

Rear exhaust mounting brackets deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,837 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 66,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,964 miles

Nearside Rear Lower bumper reflector missing but near side rear lamp has built in reflector around the edge of the lamp.

Fail 28 Oct 2022 65,964 miles

Nearside Rear Lower bumper reflector missing but near side rear lamp has built in reflector around the edge of the lamp.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,287 miles

engine oil filter weeping

Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 56,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both headlight lenses could do with a special polish as they are starting to get a defused pattern

Nearside Front wiper blade a little bit smeary

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner support bearing sounds like it might be starting to get noisy

Fail 22 Jul 2019 56,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both headlight lenses could do with a special polish as they are starting to get a defused pattern

Nearside Front wiper blade a little bit smeary

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner support bearing sounds like it might be starting to get noisy

Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,064 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 48,064 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 44,980 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,328 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 44,328 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,691 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,966 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,491 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,945 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,940 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,023 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,250 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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EJ53 ONU 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 82.6%.

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 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 ONU, 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 EJ53 ONU registered?

EJ53 ONU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is EJ53 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 ONU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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