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EX53 ZHG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,336 mi
Last recorded137,336 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ZHG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 137,336 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 137,336 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 116,831 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,515 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,370 miles

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.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,036 miles

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.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 96,036 miles

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.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 89,929 miles

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

off and near side front headlamps dip-beam image weak.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 83,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 78,392 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 78,392 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 72,074 miles

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.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,074 miles

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.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,781 miles

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.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,486 miles

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.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,393 miles

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.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,762 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 35,762 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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 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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