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MK53 MVZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,994 mi
Last recorded75,994 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 MVZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 75,994 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 75,952 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 67,844 miles

under body corrosion

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 62,825 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 61,317 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,155 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,388 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 58,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,204 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 55,203 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15/88h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 52,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15/88h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 47,254 miles

Front both metal brake pipes rusting

Front wipers worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2017 47,254 miles

Front both metal brake pipes rusting

Front wipers worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 40,371 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 37,033 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 33,067 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 23 May 2012 29,694 miles

exhaust rear silencer box corroded/not blowing

Pass 7 May 2011 25,826 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light not working

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 7 May 2011 25,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light not working

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 7 May 2010 22,907 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 7 May 2010 22,907 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 14,673 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,496 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,210 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 MVZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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