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EX53 UHT

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

156,203 mi
Last recorded156,203 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UHT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 156,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 156,202 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 154,735 miles

corrosion to both rear brake pipes.

corrosion to exhaust system.

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

removed dangle stuff from windscreen,blocking view to the road.

Fail 19 Feb 2024 154,735 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to exhaust system.

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

removed dangle stuff from windscreen,blocking view to the road.

Pass 9 Feb 2023 152,941 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 152,941 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 150,918 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 150,918 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 149,256 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hanger on exhaust back box worn.

slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 18 Feb 2021 149,256 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hanger on exhaust back box worn.

slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 12 Feb 2021 149,251 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 145,375 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 145,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 142,563 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 137,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 133,304 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 133,303 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 125,353 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,177 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 100,298 miles

BOTH FRONT & REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED

BOTH REAR SHOCKS BUMP STOPS DETEORATED & COVERS INSICURE

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 100,298 miles

BOTH FRONT & REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED

BOTH REAR SHOCKS BUMP STOPS DETEORATED & COVERS INSICURE

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,678 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 85,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 70,953 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 56,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,198 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 27,353 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,160 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,751 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 16,693 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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EX53 UHT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 EX53 UHT, 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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EX53 UHT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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