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MA53 EXF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,666 mi
Last recorded69,666 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 EXF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 69,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 67,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 65,556 miles

coolant leaking very slightly from split header tank

rear axle rubbers splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,856 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 61,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 59,912 miles

front tyres wearing very slightly on edges

Pass 24 May 2021 56,451 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes starting to wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi and rear brackets are deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,953 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,088 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,331 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,411 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,087 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,243 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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,304 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 35,147 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,577 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,897 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,687 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 19,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,029 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 11,265 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 11,265 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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MA53 EXF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol 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 MA53 EXF, 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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MA53 EXF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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