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CV53 ZZN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,456 mi
Last recorded79,456 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ZZN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,456 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 79,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 185 65 R15 88h All other tyres are 195 60 R15 88H (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,228 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses misty. (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,569 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lenses misty. (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 59,569 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lenses misty. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,348 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,449 miles

Front number plate will need attention

Off side hand brake will need attention

Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,147 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 39,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 35,512 miles

Near side front tyre wall cut

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,512 miles

Near side front tyre wall cut

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,341 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 32,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,229 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 25,044 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2006 15,402 miles

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

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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CV53 ZZN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV53 ZZN, 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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CV53 ZZN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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