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EO53 DRV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,179 mi
Last recorded122,179 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 DRV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 122,179 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Feb 2025 120,748 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Aug 2023 119,048 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 114,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 111,497 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 108,740 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 105,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 101,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 97,245 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 93,919 miles

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 89,971 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,332 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,389 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,347 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,666 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,994 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EO53 DRV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EO53 DRV, 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 EO53 DRV registered?

EO53 DRV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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