
Ford Fusion
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,388 cc
LS53 HSJMOT history
LS53 HSJ is a silver petrol Ford Fusion first used on 13 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 84,381 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 84,381 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,753 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 HSJ
- 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
- 13 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 HSJ was last recorded at 84,381 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 1,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,158 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,223 miles
- Average per year
- 3,753 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,381 miles
- 2025 – 83,158 miles
- 2024 – 81,905 miles
- 2023 – 79,626 miles
- 2022 – 75,774 miles
- 2021 – 71,767 miles
- 2020 – 69,447 miles
- 2019 – 65,101 miles
- 2018 – 60,565 miles
- 2017 – 57,549 miles
- 2016 – 52,893 miles
- 2015 – 47,067 miles
- 2014 – 41,330 miles
- 2013 – 35,619 miles
- 2012 – 29,915 miles
- 2011 – 25,105 miles
- 2010 – 20,741 miles
- 2009 – 17,442 miles
- 2008 – 15,212 miles
- 2007 – 13,214 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear beam axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 14 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,381 miles (+1,223)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 84,381 miles
- Test number
- 425800120947
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear beam axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass83,158 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 83,158 miles
- Test number
- 205788012232
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail83,158 miles (+1,253)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,158 miles
- Test number
- 518923757508
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,905 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 81,905 miles
- Test number
- 141121153472
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail81,905 miles (+2,279)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,905 miles
- Test number
- 160562651358
- DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass79,626 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 79,626 miles
- Test number
- 539323338636
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail79,626 miles (+3,852)5 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,626 miles
- Test number
- 407556736371
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass75,774 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 75,774 miles
- Test number
- 257313754924
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail75,774 miles (+4,007)1 dangerous1 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,774 miles
- Test number
- 184875076846
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,767 miles (+2,320)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 71,767 miles
- Test number
- 163844505428
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass69,447 miles (+4,346)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 69,447 miles
- Test number
- 451523704966
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,101 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 65,101 miles
- Test number
- 212756091548
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth to centre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling
Fail65,101 miles (+4,536)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,101 miles
- Test number
- 180706437237
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades split and not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth to centre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling
Pass60,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 60,565 miles
- Test number
- 220389097879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,565 miles (+3,016)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,565 miles
- Test number
- 459915757163
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass57,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 57,549 miles
- Test number
- 872731434126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,549 miles (+4,656)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,549 miles
- Test number
- 260505183699
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass52,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 52,893 miles
- Test number
- 289826559215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,893 miles (+5,826)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,893 miles
- Test number
- 874625722319
- Repaired at testCentre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Pass47,067 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 47,067 miles
- Test number
- 148261545044
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteGearbox oil leak
- NoteGearbox torque restrictor bush deteriorated
- NoteNearside rear axle bush deterioated
- NoteOffside rear axle bush deteriorated
Fail47,067 miles (+5,737)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,067 miles
- Test number
- 299721345088
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteGearbox oil leak
- NoteGearbox torque restrictor bush deteriorated
- NoteNearside rear axle bush deterioated
- NoteOffside rear axle bush deteriorated
Pass41,330 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 41,330 miles
- Test number
- 816811544019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail41,330 miles (+5,711)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,330 miles
- Test number
- 495401544039
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Pass35,619 miles (+5,704)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 35,619 miles
- Test number
- 427114443008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,915 miles (+4,810)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 29,915 miles
- Test number
- 649917232027
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear number plate deteriated
Pass25,105 miles (+4,364)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 25,105 miles
- Test number
- 367490741029
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres poor condition
- NoteRear number plate in poor condition
Pass20,741 miles (+3,299)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 20,741 miles
- Test number
- 373961550007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,442 miles (+2,230)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 17,442 miles
- Test number
- 441922259071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,212 miles (+1,998)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 15,212 miles
- Test number
- 134634658424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,214 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 13,214 miles
- Test number
- 482375247062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 HSJ
- Does LS53 HSJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HSJ is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 HSJ?
- The MOT on LS53 HSJ is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 HSJ done?
- LS53 HSJ was recorded at 84,381 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 3,753 miles a year.
- Has LS53 HSJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 HSJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS53 HSJ 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 HSJ find?
- LS53 HSJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 6 more.
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