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BL53 ZSU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

96,999 mi
Last recorded96,999 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZSU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 96,999 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 96,999 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 95,025 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 95,025 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 92,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 92,413 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 89,062 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 84,682 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 84,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,894 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 80,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,026 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 72,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,539 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 66,539 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,798 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 60,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,551 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 50,495 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 45,317 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 42,019 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,292 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 38,292 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 35,094 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 31,849 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,583 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,374 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 16,957 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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BL53 ZSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black 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 BL53 ZSU, 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 BL53 ZSU registered?

BL53 ZSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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