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OE53 ACZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,075 mi
Last recorded104,075 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 ACZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 104,075 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 101,694 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 99,200 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,867 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 94,163 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 92,663 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 86,086 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner edge Tyre deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2017 80,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner edge Tyre deteriorating

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,130 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back bracket corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,922 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 59,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 47,101 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,484 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 40,484 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,632 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,013 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,671 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,445 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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OE53 ACZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OE53 ACZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE53 ACZ registered?

OE53 ACZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is OE53 ACZ safe to buy?

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