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LS53 TOU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,436 mi
Last recorded114,436 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 TOU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 114,436 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 111,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,475 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 101,743 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 101,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,748 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,013 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,237 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 67,379 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,328 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,644 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,965 miles

oil below minimum, 1.5 ltrs added to enable test

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 57,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil below minimum, 1.5 ltrs added to enable test

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 47,888 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 41,705 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 36,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,601 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,541 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,729 miles

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

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 1 Dec 2006 21,313 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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LS53 TOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LS53 TOU, 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 LS53 TOU registered?

LS53 TOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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