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AY53 ZUA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,329 mi
Last recorded101,329 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,329 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 101,329 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 93,564 miles

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

Fail 26 Sep 2016 93,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,040 miles

EXHAUST WEAK

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

REAR TYRES PERISHED ONLY JUST ACSEPABLE

Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,394 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear vreg plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,132 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,559 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,538 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,998 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,860 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 ZUA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZUA, 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 ZUA registered?

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

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