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EO53 SXA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,456 mi
Last recorded63,456 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 63,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 63,430 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 62,400 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 61,347 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 60,051 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,714 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,391 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 56,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,955 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 510,007 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,918 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,680 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,211 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,730 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,084 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,807 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,868 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 17,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,990 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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EO53 SXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 EO53 SXA, 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 EO53 SXA registered?

EO53 SXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is EO53 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 SXA 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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