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Ford Fusion

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LS53 CVLMOT history

LS53 CVL is a black petrol Ford Fusion first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 77,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

LS53 CVL black Ford Fusion – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,362 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fusion
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CVL was last recorded at 77,362 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,360 miles · 28 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,362 miles
  • 2024 – 74,934 miles
  • 2023 – 72,725 miles
  • 2022 – 67,411 miles
  • 2021 – 62,240 miles
  • 2020 – 58,888 miles
  • 2019 – 55,977 miles
  • 2017 – 47,382 miles
  • 2016 – 44,353 miles
  • 2015 – 41,669 miles
  • 2014 – 40,524 miles
  • 2013 – 35,248 miles
  • 2012 – 31,093 miles
  • 2011 – 27,441 miles
  • 2010 – 24,155 miles
  • 2009 – 21,399 miles
  • 2008 – 15,681 miles
  • 2007 – 13,387 miles
  • 2006 – 12,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,362 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,362 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,362 miles
    Test number
    183321507639
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail77,360 miles (+2,426)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,360 miles
    Test number
    268667710676
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass74,934 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,934 miles
    Test number
    446779124543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,725 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,725 miles
    Test number
    407413610396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,411 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    915304931210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,407 miles (+5,167)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,407 miles
    Test number
    397292502135
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,240 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,240 miles
    Test number
    624460484587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail62,237 miles (+3,349)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,237 miles
    Test number
    980446002106
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,888 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,888 miles
    Test number
    410123351464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail58,888 miles (+2,911)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,888 miles
    Test number
    903819766593
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass55,977 miles (+4,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,977 miles
    Test number
    899910508500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass51,510 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,510 miles
    Test number
    773636859978
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Fail51,503 miles (+4,121)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,503 miles
    Test number
    364524071994
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass47,382 miles (+3,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,382 miles
    Test number
    928661196675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    733143089262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,353 miles (+2,684)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    590614941357
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass41,669 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,669 miles
    Test number
    647280494947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail41,669 miles (+1,145)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,669 miles
    Test number
    374677690180
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass40,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,524 miles
    Test number
    606935754362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail40,524 miles (+5,276)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,524 miles
    Test number
    826008944351
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass35,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,248 miles
    Test number
    188652263388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,248 miles (+4,155)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,248 miles
    Test number
    656685453356
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass31,093 miles (+3,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,093 miles
    Test number
    538575452325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass27,441 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,441 miles
    Test number
    249458351304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,155 miles
    Test number
    763799540329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,155 miles (+2,756)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,155 miles
    Test number
    143708440326
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass21,399 miles (+5,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,399 miles
    Test number
    154574669319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass15,681 miles (+2,294)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,681 miles
    Test number
    820092738023
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass13,387 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,387 miles
    Test number
    251193727083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail12,565 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,565 miles
    Test number
    140820276154
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  31. Pass12,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,565 miles
    Test number
    790800376136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about LS53 CVL

Does LS53 CVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 CVL is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CVL?
The MOT on LS53 CVL is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 CVL done?
LS53 CVL was recorded at 77,362 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 3,318 miles a year.
Has LS53 CVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CVL has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 CVL 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 LS53 CVL find?
LS53 CVL passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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