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MV53 URE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,140 mi
Last recorded123,140 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 URE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 123,140 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 123,140 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 121,070 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

clutch slipping

Pass 2 Oct 2023 116,871 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 116,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 113,434 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 113,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 110,463 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 108,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/ and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

cat heat shield loose

rear axle and axle mounts corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2020 108,422 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/ and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

cat heat shield loose

rear axle and axle mounts corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 105,900 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 105,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 102,788 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front brake discs worn

both head lamps starting to fade

o/s front brake pipe starting to corrode

streering rack damp

Fail 9 Jul 2018 102,788 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front brake discs worn

both head lamps starting to fade

o/s front brake pipe starting to corrode

streering rack damp

Pass 22 Jun 2017 98,914 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 95,140 miles

area on steering rack damp with oil

exhaust has corrosion

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Jul 2016 95,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

area on steering rack damp with oil

exhaust has corrosion

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 90,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 87,377 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,668 miles

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

some brakes pipes covered not allowing full inspection of pipes

Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

some brakes pipes covered not allowing full inspection of pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2012 80,588 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,435 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 71,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,518 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,907 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,166 miles

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

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 URE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV53 URE, 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 MV53 URE registered?

MV53 URE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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