MOT Status
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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
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.
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
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
both rear inner sills and suspension components corroded
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
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
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear inner sills corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underside of vehicle corroded
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
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)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
handbrake lever travel close to limit
wiper blades worn
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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