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AY53 ZSP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

105,648 mi
Last recorded105,648 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZSP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 105,648 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded also mount corroded thin ()

corrosion starting both sill's, rear axle and both rear coil springs but not yet to excess

exhaust flexy starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Jul 2025 105,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Axle beam mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear axle/ coil spring lower mounts corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2024 97,152 miles

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

corrosion starting n/s/r sill but not yet to excess

fuel filler neck pipes corroded very thin but not yet leaking

rear exhaust mount corroded very thin advise welding before it brakes

Fail 27 Jul 2024 97,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp gos out when you apply brake lights (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT @ LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion starting n/s/r sill but not yet to excess

fuel filler neck pipes corroded very thin but not yet leaking

rear exhaust mount corroded very thin advise welding before it brakes

Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,979 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 88,147 miles

both rear inner sills and suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 88,144 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear inner sills and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 86,409 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 84,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,507 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,947 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 79,947 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,167 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,587 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 72,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,706 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,480 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 58,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,316 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 50,310 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 44,608 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 44,601 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,336 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,937 miles

handbrake lever travel close to limit

wiper blades worn

Fail 9 Jul 2009 14,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 14,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 5,791 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 1,698 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 1,284 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 ZSP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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