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MK53 FWW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,991 mi
Last recorded102,991 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 FWW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 102,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened at axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened at axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 98,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp faded on lense (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 94,904 miles

Excessive amount of grease covering steering and suspension and brake components.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Excessive amount of grease covering steering and suspension and brake components. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Top strut mounting rough in operation when weight on car.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Excessive amount of grease covering steering and suspension and brake components. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Excessive amount of grease covering steering and suspension and brake components. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Top strut mounting rough in operation when weight on car.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Excessive amount of grease covering steering and suspension and brake components. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 94,899 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 92,224 miles

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

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

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

nearside front top strut top bearing stiff

Pass 18 Sep 2020 86,977 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 86,973 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 86,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 86,793 miles

Emissions not tested due to the condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective projected beam is seriously affected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box barely hanging on (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 80,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

offside front tyre worn cracked and perished in tread

Fail 6 Feb 2018 80,925 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

offside front tyre worn cracked and perished in tread

Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,554 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 75,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,138 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,277 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 58,358 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 53,837 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 53,837 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,708 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,939 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,162 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,095 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 33,095 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

both bump stops on rear shockers worn excessively and loose on o/s/r

slight leak of power steering fluid

Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,368 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 FWW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FWW, 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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MK53 FWW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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