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EX53 JZW

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,605 mi
Last recorded117,605 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 JZW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 117,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R 15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm limit

Pass 14 Apr 2016 110,101 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 110,101 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,244 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 91,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 91,114 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 71,124 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 71,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 57,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 57,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s track rod end, boot split, grease escaping, joint ok at time of test

o/s ball joint, boot split, grease escaping, joint ok at time of test,

Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,044 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 39,661 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 30,987 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,987 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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EX53 JZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX53 JZW, 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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EX53 JZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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