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MF53 OFJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,639 mi
Last recorded88,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 OFJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 88,639 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.08mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 88,639 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation snapped (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.08mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 85,056 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 67,686 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,919 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,774 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective Slight play ()

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,209 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 61,209 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,194 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 56,384 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,471 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,865 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,504 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,361 miles

both rear tyres poor on side walls

Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,936 miles

Drivers side front brake pipe slightly corroded, also rear of passenger side front-rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Suspect 2000miles left on front brake pads

Fail 28 Feb 2013 35,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drivers side front brake pipe slightly corroded, also rear of passenger side front-rear brake pipe slightly corroded

High level stop lamp inoperative

Suspect 2000miles left on front brake pads

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,221 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls deteriorated

Drivers side front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nail in drivers side rear tyre outer shoulder

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded, also middle and rear sections blowing slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2012 32,221 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls deteriorated

Drivers side front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nail in drivers side rear tyre outer shoulder

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded, also middle and rear sections blowing slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,377 miles

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,753 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 26,753 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust poor

Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,730 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,580 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,002 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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MF53 OFJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF53 OFJ, 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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MF53 OFJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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