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MV53 VAX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,459 mi
Last recorded90,459 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 VAX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 90,459 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 90,459 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 89,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 88,504 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,630 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,070 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 84,070 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 82,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 81,179 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 81,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 76,149 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 69,352 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,622 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,439 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 50,444 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 44,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 36,833 miles

Offside rear tyre worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,692 miles

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

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

high level stop light not working

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 21 Dec 2009 24,265 miles

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

rear centre seat belt not pulling out

Pass 6 Jan 2009 19,330 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn & sidewall perrished

Pass 3 Jan 2008 14,074 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2007 9,175 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 7,815 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 VAX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

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

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