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Ford Fusion

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,388 cc

LM53 TZXMOT history

LM53 TZX is a silver petrol Ford Fusion first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 125,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LM53 TZX silver Ford Fusion – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,591 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 TZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fusion
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 TZX was last recorded at 125,591 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 3,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,582 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,009 miles
Average per year
4,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,591 miles
  • 2025 – 122,582 miles
  • 2024 – 120,314 miles
  • 2023 – 117,833 miles
  • 2022 – 115,520 miles
  • 2021 – 114,636 miles
  • 2020 – 113,683 miles
  • 2019 – 112,804 miles
  • 2018 – 111,752 miles
  • 2017 – 110,687 miles
  • 2015 – 107,743 miles
  • 2014 – 100,887 miles
  • 2012 – 87,462 miles
  • 2011 – 79,210 miles
  • 2010 – 66,962 miles
  • 2009 – 62,172 miles
  • 2007 – 57,452 miles
  • 2006 – 46,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,591 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt missing.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front driveshaft support bearing slightly noisy.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryThree wheel trim covers fitted n/s front missing.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill panel areas/chassis rail areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,591 miles (+3,009)5 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,591 miles
    Test number
    108005562452
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driveshaft support bearing slightly noisy.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThree wheel trim covers fitted n/s front missing.

  2. Pass122,582 miles (+2,268)3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,582 miles
    Test number
    218846992270
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral rear seat belt missing.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft support bearing slight noise.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated.
    • AdvisoryThree wheel trim covers fitted, n/s front missing.

  3. Pass120,314 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,314 miles
    Test number
    389120925513
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill panel areas/chassis rail areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill panel/chassis rail areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated

  4. Fail120,314 miles (+2,481)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,314 miles
    Test number
    426152807917
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill panel areas/chassis rail areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill panel/chassis rail areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,833 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,833 miles
    Test number
    522128413138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail117,833 miles (+2,313)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,833 miles
    Test number
    167982518616
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild insecure

  7. Pass115,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,520 miles
    Test number
    740062888537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,520 miles (+884)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,520 miles
    Test number
    791252130037
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

  9. Pass114,636 miles (+953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,636 miles
    Test number
    302235322606
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre close to limits

  10. Pass113,683 miles (+879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,683 miles
    Test number
    342775727022
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated

  11. Pass112,804 miles (+1,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,804 miles
    Test number
    914739633199
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounting ,strengthening plate corroded n/s and o/s

  12. Pass111,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,752 miles
    Test number
    287466658909
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail111,752 miles (+1,065)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,752 miles
    Test number
    613917107368
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass110,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,687 miles
    Test number
    107767454669
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades slighty smearing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail110,687 miles (+1,390)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,687 miles
    Test number
    864307275945
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades slighty smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass109,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,297 miles
    Test number
    147432964897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,297 miles (+1,554)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,297 miles
    Test number
    748174386828
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  18. Pass107,743 miles (+6,856)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    107,743 miles
    Test number
    769835521125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,887 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    100,887 miles
    Test number
    998226744313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,878 miles (+6,165)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,878 miles
    Test number
    539865744353
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass94,713 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    187334604040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre brake lamp inop

  22. Fail94,713 miles (+7,251)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    348474004037
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre brake lamp inop

  23. Pass87,462 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,462 miles
    Test number
    318147842367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear no.plate fading

  24. Fail87,462 miles (+8,252)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,462 miles
    Test number
    388207042309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear no.plate fading

  25. Pass79,210 miles (+6,754)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,210 miles
    Test number
    318737641361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass72,456 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,456 miles
    Test number
    136186501458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,962 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,962 miles
    Test number
    350015900010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,172 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,172 miles
    Test number
    223973709066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass57,452 miles (+10,934)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,452 miles
    Test number
    960182167323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,518 miles
    Test number
    220614766358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 TZX

Does LM53 TZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM53 TZX is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM53 TZX?
The MOT on LM53 TZX is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM53 TZX done?
LM53 TZX was recorded at 125,591 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 4,006 miles a year.
Has LM53 TZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 TZX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM53 TZX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM53 TZX find?
LM53 TZX passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 5 minor defects and 14 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 16 more.

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