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MW53 YJO

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,801 mi
Last recorded151,801 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 YJO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 151,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 151,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 148,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 143,326 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 138,855 miles

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

Coolant leak Level low & leak from reservoir ()

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (Offside Borderline) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Borderline. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 138,855 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenses deteriorated & affecting beam pattern on Offside. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak Level low & leak from reservoir ()

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (Offside Borderline) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Borderline. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 135,299 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F + O/S/F Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

N/S/F + O/S/F Beam Patterns Weak

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R + O/S/R Inner Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 135,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Coil Spring Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F + O/S/F Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

N/S/F + O/S/F Beam Patterns Weak

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R + O/S/R Inner Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 131,352 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 131,352 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 126,916 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Jan 2020 126,916 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2019 118,163 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,274 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 109,274 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,505 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 94,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 88,460 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 68,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,781 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,535 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 35,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,222 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,174 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MW53 YJO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MW53 YJO, 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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MW53 YJO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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