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RE53 UZH

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,376 mi
Last recorded117,376 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 UZH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 117,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 116,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 114,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 112,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 112,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 110,767 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 109,681 miles

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

Corrosion on rear inner sills/chassis

Nearside Rear Damage to vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 109,681 miles

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

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

Corrosion on rear inner sills/chassis

Nearside Rear Damage to vehicle

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,449 miles

Damage to n/s of vehicle

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 108,449 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both have NO image (4.1.2 (c))

Damage to n/s of vehicle

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamps frosted/dull

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,958 miles

Damage to n/s bodywork

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Frosting on headlamps and poor beam images

Fail 8 Oct 2018 105,958 miles

Damage to n/s bodywork

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Frosting on headlamps and poor beam images

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,057 miles

Front Both front headlamp lenses are frosted.

Nearside Rear Impact damage to N/S/R.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing ahas slight roughness.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,971 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wipers smearing and split

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,807 miles

Frosting on both headlamps and poor patterns,close to limits

Fail 1 Oct 2015 72,807 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Frosting on both headlamps and poor patterns,close to limits

Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,770 miles

Cannot inspect rear load space due to customers belongings.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,733 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 47,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,225 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 43,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 34,501 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

age cracking on n/s/r tyre wall

chip in windscreen

corrosion on exhaust mount

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,501 miles

age cracking on n/s/r tyre wall

chip in windscreen

corrosion on exhaust mount

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,905 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,997 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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RE53 UZH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black 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 RE53 UZH, 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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RE53 UZH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RE53 UZH shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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