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EJ53 OOE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,011 mi
Last recorded110,011 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 OOE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 110,011 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 106,322 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 106,322 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 93,729 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 84,666 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 74,523 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,849 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 55,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,535 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 48,092 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,422 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 45,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively v41 (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,960 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,484 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,263 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,968 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,084 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,691 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,908 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 20,589 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,999 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 OOE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OOE, 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 OOE registered?

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

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The MOT history for EJ53 OOE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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