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AX53 DZH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,114 mi
Last recorded132,114 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 DZH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 132,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 131,783 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil is on minimum

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 126,660 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2020 126,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 123,027 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under bonnet mounts and gearbox mount has some play

Pass 9 Aug 2018 119,623 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 114,791 miles

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Rear Exhaust box has slight surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2017 114,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Rear Exhaust box has slight surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,035 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,308 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 109,978 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,376 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,692 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 87,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,861 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 79,861 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,024 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 60,976 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,976 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,243 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,246 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,169 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,180 miles

offside rear tyre

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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AX53 DZH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX53 DZH, 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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AX53 DZH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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