CarVerify

Free Car Check

EN53 MGO

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,625 mi
Last recorded138,625 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 MGO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 138,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Dec 2019 138,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 132,476 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside off side drive shaft has slight bearing noise

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Dec 2018 132,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside off side drive shaft has slight bearing noise

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Dec 2017 121,940 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 106,131 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 89,259 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2014 82,683 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 76,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2011 56,601 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,601 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,047 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 44,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,500 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 33,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,915 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 10,259 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 10,017 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
Full Ford Fusion reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EN53 MGO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MGO, 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

How do I check the history of EN53 MGO?

You can check the full history of EN53 MGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN53 MGO registered?

EN53 MGO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 December 2003.

Is EN53 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 MGO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN53 MGO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EN53 MGO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.