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FX53 ZSZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,960 mi
Last recorded113,960 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 ZSZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 113,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and lower wheelhouse corroded within 30cm of rear axle mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and lower wheelhouse corroded within 30cm of rear axle mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mounting point repaired but outer plate corroded off and not replaced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 107,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear High level brake light not working

Fail 9 Dec 2024 107,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Beam axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear High level brake light not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 99,159 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear seats missing at time of test unable to test seat belts

Pass 21 Dec 2022 90,711 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 82,977 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 82,977 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 74,121 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 67,651 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,310 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,887 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,421 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 60,421 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,706 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,304 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,991 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 51,991 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,829 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,040 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 44,040 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,707 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,755 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,178 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,575 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,102 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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FX53 ZSZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZSZ, 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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FX53 ZSZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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