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OV53 TZZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,239 mi
Last recorded86,239 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 TZZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 86,239 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust system corroding

gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2025 86,234 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust system corroding

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2024 84,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight leak to gearbox

Pass 15 Nov 2023 83,352 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 80,954 miles

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

o/s/front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,276 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,640 miles

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

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

both rear tyres over 10 years old

damp around gearbox

Fail 12 Nov 2020 74,640 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres over 10 years old

damp around gearbox

Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,577 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,336 miles

both rear tyres 3m

rear sub frame starting to corrode

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,368 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 62,331 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,098 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 53,158 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,263 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,915 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,496 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,150 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,741 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,786 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,214 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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OV53 TZZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver 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 OV53 TZZ, 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 OV53 TZZ registered?

OV53 TZZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is OV53 TZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 TZZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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