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AY53 ZVN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,162 mi
Last recorded132,162 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZVN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 132,162 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 132,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear axle bush connection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 123,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs buffing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs buffing (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 115,615 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,448 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides above coil springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axel mild corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2021 98,923 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 97,180 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

corrosion to front shocks

general corrosion to underside components and structure

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 95,038 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion to front shocks

corrosion to underside components and structure

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,966 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 92,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 90,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to underside component s and structure

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,612 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 87,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,047 miles

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 80,949 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,090 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,612 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,283 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,101 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,026 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,969 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,882 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 ZVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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