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EK53 ZFH

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,675 mi
Last recorded116,675 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ZFH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 116,675 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 116,675 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 110,214 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 110,214 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 104,171 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on max limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,103 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,717 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 81,716 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant low

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,735 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 77,735 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,127 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs show wear and lipped edge

rear service brakes startting to get weak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 74,127 miles

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipers,rubber split at ends

front brake discs show wear and lipped edge

rear service brakes startting to get weak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 68,738 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,518 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 60,748 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,748 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,469 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,421 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,314 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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EK53 ZFH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EK53 ZFH, 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 EK53 ZFH registered?

EK53 ZFH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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