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MJ53 GLZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,697 mi
Last recorded67,697 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 GLZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 67,697 miles

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

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

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 edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 57,129 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,838 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 48,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and corroded,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower suspension components have corrosion,advise

Front Lower vehicle has slight oil leak,advise

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

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and osr brake pipes corroded,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has some cracks on outer edge,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 48,235 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge has cracks in which cords exposed,outer edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and corroded,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower suspension components have corrosion,advise

Front Lower vehicle has slight oil leak,advise

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

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and osr brake pipes corroded,advise (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split,advise (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has some cracks on outer edge,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,125 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all tyres slightly cracked and and perished

Fail 28 Jul 2017 46,338 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all tyres slightly cracked and and perished

Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,322 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 45,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,294 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 44,294 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,637 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,040 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills unable to check fully

Fail 24 Jul 2013 41,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic covers fitted to sills unable to check fully

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,459 miles

o/s and n/s sills fitted with plastc covers unable to check fully

Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,574 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to sills unable to check fully

Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,882 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills unable to check fully

Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,718 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,482 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 28,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2006 22,121 miles

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

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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MJ53 GLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MJ53 GLZ, 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 MJ53 GLZ registered?

MJ53 GLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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