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EX53 ZGB

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

164,683 mi
Last recorded164,683 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ZGB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 164,683 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 157,519 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 151,122 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 151,122 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 146,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 142,581 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 142,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 135,155 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 129,615 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,013 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 113,703 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 11 Oct 2017 113,703 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Oct 2016 107,400 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 107,399 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,755 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 101,755 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,495 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,072 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,136 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,122 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,274 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 77,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

front discs bit worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,028 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,738 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,879 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,898 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,503 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 ZGB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EX53 ZGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX53 ZGB registered?

EX53 ZGB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is EX53 ZGB safe to buy?

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