MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.
off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.
off side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.
off and near side front headlamps dip-beam image weak.
off side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.
parking brake lever shows travel.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
off and near side front headlamps dip-beam image weak.
off side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.
parking brake lever shows travel.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off and near side front headlamps dip-beam image weak.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
headlamp beam images are deteriorated
nearside front brake shows slight run out
rear section exhaust shows heavy corrosion
suspect fuel injector leaking gas/blowing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre is out of shape
o/s/r tyre is out of shape and nearing advisory criteria
suspect fuel injector seal leaking exhaust gas
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/r tyre is out of shape
o/s/r tyre is out of shape and nearing advisory criteria
suspect fuel injector seal leaking exhaust gas
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
near side rear tyre vtread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm/ shows uneven wear and deep splits.
near side rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough/sounds slightly noisy.
off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
off side front outer brake pad show wear.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side rear tyre vtread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm/ shows uneven wear and deep splits.
near side rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough/sounds slightly noisy.
off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
off side front outer brake pad show wear.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil is on or just above the maximum mark at the dip-stick.
exhaust corrosion.
off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.
parking brake lever shows travel.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ancillary drive belt grooves are perished/cracked.
exhaust corrosion.
off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.
parking brake lever travel.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corrosion.
off and near side front brake discs are lipped.
parking brake lever shows travel.
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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EX53 ZHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 ZHG, 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 ZHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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