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EN53 DLK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

245,189 mi
Last recorded245,189 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 DLK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 245,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 245,189 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 234,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 221,039 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

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 axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 206,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 196,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 190,630 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 185,641 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 178,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 170,806 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak small leak

Pass 6 Dec 2016 159,596 miles

Exhaust rear heat-shield loose

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm3mm2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak unknown source

Pass 11 Dec 2015 134,521 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 134,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 113,388 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking from top and bottom of engine

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight dampness at front of engine unable to find reason

Pass 10 Dec 2013 105,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Steering rack bushes are weak

Unable to give full inspection of diesel injectors

Pass 3 Jan 2013 95,562 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 95,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 81,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,381 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES LOW 3-4 MM

INJECTOR SEALS LEAKING

POWER STEERING PIPE BRACKET BROCKEN

SMALL CHIPS IN SCREEN

STEERING WHEEL TRIM PEELING

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,077 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 45,277 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 45,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 37,352 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,638 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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EN53 DLK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 EN53 DLK, 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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EN53 DLK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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