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ET53 AEA

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,197 mi
Last recorded94,197 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 AEA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 94,197 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 88,687 miles

Front Jet wash partially working, but sufficient to clear windscreen.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 85,452 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,460 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 83,755 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,043 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 80,901 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,281 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 75,496 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 71,958 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 71,958 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 68,196 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 68,196 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 65,369 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,369 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,233 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 61,233 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,370 miles

advise coolant leaking

Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,551 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,281 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,459 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,561 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,110 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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ET53 AEA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ET53 AEA, 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 ET53 AEA registered?

ET53 AEA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is ET53 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 AEA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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