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DA53 ZCV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,055 mi
Last recorded70,055 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZCV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 70,055 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 70,051 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2020 65,091 miles

Nearside Front outer CV boot deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to lower ends n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

rear axle beam slight corrosion

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 30 Dec 2020 65,090 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer CV boot deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to lower ends n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

rear axle beam slight corrosion

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 17 Dec 2019 64,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to rear axle beam

lower ends of n/s/r and o/s/r coils springs corroded

n/s/f tyre inner and outer sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 28 Dec 2018 63,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

o/s/f headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

rear axle beam slightly corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight corrosion to fuel filler neck

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box casing

slight damage to n/s/f bumper area

Fail 28 Dec 2018 63,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r and o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

rear axle beam slightly corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight corrosion to fuel filler neck

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box casing

slight damage to n/s/f bumper area

Pass 18 Dec 2017 62,964 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to front bumper bar

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lens's slightly deteriorated

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre valve splitting

slight corrosion to outer casing of rear exhaust box

Fail 18 Dec 2017 62,964 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to front bumper bar

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lens's slightly deteriorated

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre valve splitting

slight corrosion to outer casing of rear exhaust box

Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,064 miles

rear number plate slight distortion

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r spring corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,373 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,278 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 51,002 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,889 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 41,306 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,306 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,277 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,440 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,775 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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DA53 ZCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DA53 ZCV, 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 DA53 ZCV registered?

DA53 ZCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DA53 ZCV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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