2003 Ford Fusion 1.4L Diesel · MA53 UTC
2003 Ford Fusion (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 92,412 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FUSION
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 UTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 92,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 UTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fusion (MA53 UTC) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached axle holed and rusty (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”.
MA53 UTC Mileage History
- 30/05/202384,983 mi
- 28/05/202487,566 mi+2,583 mi
- 12/06/202487,646 mi+80 mi
- 30/05/202589,513 mi+1,867 mi
- 01/06/202692,412 mi+2,899 mi
Average of roughly 2,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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