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MT53 JJV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,146 mi
Last recorded94,146 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 JJV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 94,146 miles

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

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

both front bottom arms rear bushes very weak

Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,833 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,514 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,649 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATED (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 80,327 miles

Rear HI LINE STOP INOP

Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,437 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 75,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,504 miles

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,625 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,984 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 67,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,248 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,729 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,508 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,912 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 50,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,396 miles

four wheel trims fitted.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 44,396 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

four wheel trims fitted.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,747 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,890 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,049 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 18,528 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 12,486 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 12,486 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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MT53 JJV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT53 JJV, 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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MT53 JJV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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