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MV53 PFE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,273 mi
Last recorded57,273 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 PFE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 57,273 miles

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2026 57,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 54,476 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

axle bean corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2024 51,882 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2024 51,882 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,045 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 49,042 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 48,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, front to rear (x2) and offside rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (x2), corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 40,912 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusting

gear box oily

various tyre valves perishing

various tyres wearing on edges/starting to perish/wearing low

Fail 3 May 2019 40,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

front to rear brake pipes rusting

gear box oily

various tyre valves perishing

various tyres wearing on edges/starting to perish/wearing low

Pass 24 May 2018 38,120 miles

rectified near side number plate lamp

slight gearbox oil seepage

various tyre valves starting to perish

various tyres starting to perish/wearing on edges

Fail 24 May 2018 38,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

rectified near side number plate lamp

slight gearbox oil seepage

various tyre valves starting to perish

various tyres starting to perish/wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2017 35,074 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres are slightly perished on outer edges

Fail 17 May 2017 35,074 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres are slightly perished on outer edges

Pass 18 May 2016 32,035 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 28,822 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 25,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2013 21,801 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,487 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 21,487 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,770 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,135 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,879 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 16,475 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,312 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,398 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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MV53 PFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV53 PFE, 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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MV53 PFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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