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FH53 ZKZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,730 mi
Last recorded39,730 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ZKZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 39,730 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 39,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 32,784 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 32,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 27,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2021 27,034 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 23,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,326 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 15,035 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 11,813 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 11,754 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 11,321 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 10,658 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 9,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 8,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 7,445 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 6,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 5,776 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 4,966 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 3,897 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 3,897 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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FH53 ZKZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FH53 ZKZ, 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 FH53 ZKZ registered?

FH53 ZKZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is FH53 ZKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 ZKZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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