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EN53 ZYY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

45,362 mi
Last recorded45,362 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 ZYY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 45,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm has slight play

Nearside Front drop link slightly bent

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

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 43,130 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded METAL PIPES CORRODED. ()

OIL LEAK

Rear SHOCK GUARDS & BUMP STOPS DETEORATED & NOT FUNCTIONING.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S,AXLE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 43,130 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged FRONT TO REAR (NOT CLIPPED) (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour N/S & O/S. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded METAL PIPES CORRODED. ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BALD ( ATTENTION REQUURED) (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ( ATTENTION REQUIRED). (5.2.3 (e))

Rear SHOCK GUARDS & BUMP STOPS DETEORATED & NOT FUNCTIONING.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S,AXLE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 41,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by rear spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear spring not sitting in location properly

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2023 41,151 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox to sub frame (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by rear spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear spring not sitting in location properly

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 39,122 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog bone damaged (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 37,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 37,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 35,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 34,179 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 34,179 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 32,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2018 32,709 miles

Emissions not tested overfilled with oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 30,994 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 30,993 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 29,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,302 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 26,363 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 25,445 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 24,647 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 24,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 23,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,470 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 22,035 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,541 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,169 miles

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 19,169 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 16,242 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,124 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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EN53 ZYY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel 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 EN53 ZYY, 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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EN53 ZYY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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