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MK53 FMP

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,029 mi
Last recorded102,029 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 FMP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 102,029 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 102,016 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 97,624 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 97,624 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 94,817 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside fronts and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 94,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside fronts and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 91,967 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 89,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 89,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,095 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 85,095 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 82,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 78,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 71,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,352 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,720 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,153 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 38,859 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,816 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,239 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,128 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,675 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,265 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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MK53 FMP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MK53 FMP, 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 MK53 FMP registered?

MK53 FMP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is MK53 FMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 FMP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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