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FV53 EYT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,749 mi
Last recorded90,749 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 EYT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 90,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 87,839 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Light Lens Damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S/R + O/S/R Axel Bush Degrading (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 81,643 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 69,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,290 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 62,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,781 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger very corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2020 60,781 miles

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

Rear Exhaust hanger very corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,340 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 56,340 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 52,659 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,374 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,019 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,205 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,382 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,743 miles

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,586 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,556 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,363 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,144 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,978 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 16,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 14,137 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,371 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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FV53 EYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FV53 EYT, 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 FV53 EYT registered?

FV53 EYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FV53 EYT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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