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AV53 ZYJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,920 mi
Last recorded97,920 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ZYJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,420 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,514 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 85,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,825 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,213 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 73,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 67,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,752 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,064 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper split slightly

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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AV53 ZYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV53 ZYJ, 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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What year was AV53 ZYJ registered?

AV53 ZYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is AV53 ZYJ safe to buy?

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