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AY53 ZND

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,268 mi
Last recorded103,268 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZND
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,268 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box broken from hanger (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside exhaust area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,928 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,812 miles

Front brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 81,812 miles

Front brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 72,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,423 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 66,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,863 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,554 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 39,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,529 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,766 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,962 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 ZND is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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