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AY53 ZMV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,219 mi
Last recorded137,219 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZMV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 137,219 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 127,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

heat shields insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2023 127,620 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

heat shields insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2022 115,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shields insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2022 115,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shields insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2021 106,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked and leaking grease slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector is whole but surface is cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 102,536 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at clip points (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lense has crack in surface

Pass 31 Aug 2019 96,950 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 89,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,678 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,107 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 76,089 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken rubbing on tyre inner side wall. Brakes not tested due to this. (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Damage to nearside front tyre inner side wall, coil spring rubbing on tyre, no cords showing.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,418 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,007 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f headlight deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2013 64,007 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f headlight deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,832 miles

o/s/r shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2012 57,832 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/r shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,421 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 51,421 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,809 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,702 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,492 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,731 miles

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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AY53 ZMV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AY53 ZMV, 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 AY53 ZMV registered?

AY53 ZMV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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