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FX53 ZCJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,104 mi
Last recorded123,104 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 ZCJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 123,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 123,055 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,742 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 109,742 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 106,333 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 103,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorsated at rear

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 100,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 95,171 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 87,071 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,144 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,673 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 51,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,736 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 49,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,515 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,254 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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FX53 ZCJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX53 ZCJ, 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

How do I check the history of FX53 ZCJ?

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What year was FX53 ZCJ registered?

FX53 ZCJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FX53 ZCJ safe to buy?

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