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FX53 ZWB

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,937 mi
Last recorded80,937 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 80,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking and some cuts

Offside Inner cv boot twisted

both no.plates poor

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

damage to centre floor pan

damage to rear bumper

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to centre/rear floor pan/boot floor

handbrake lever button u/s missing /poor

headlights faded

rear beam axle corroded

rear beam axle outer bushes worn/poor

signs of vehicle having been stood up a while

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,317 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 78,284 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 72,239 miles

all brake pipes badly corroded in places unable to inspect fully suggest attention

child seat poorly fitted to offside rear

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,414 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2012 62,089 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,385 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,389 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 46,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,139 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre pewrishing

Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,118 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,892 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 ZWB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX53 ZWB, 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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What year was FX53 ZWB registered?

FX53 ZWB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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