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SV53 UWW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,092 mi
Last recorded98,092 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 UWW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 98,092 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 92,884 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,402 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,082 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,390 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 80,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,540 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,649 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,150 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 74,139 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

charging light is on

Pass 1 Feb 2017 66,085 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 66,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,443 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 58,443 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,327 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 54,327 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,918 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,007 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,107 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,652 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,048 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,925 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,670 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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SV53 UWW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SV53 UWW, 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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SV53 UWW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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