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HN53 ZTO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

90,436 mi
Last recorded90,436 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 ZTO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 90,436 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 90,404 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 89,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 89,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,401 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 88,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,010 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 87,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,761 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 84,761 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 82,671 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 82,671 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal leaking from switch in pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,116 miles

front brake pipes rusty

rear axle bushes in poor condition

rear coil springs rusty

windscreen scored but not affecting view

Fail 29 Sep 2016 80,115 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pipes rusty

rear axle bushes in poor condition

rear coil springs rusty

windscreen scored but not affecting view

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,961 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 76,961 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,890 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,645 miles

rear axle bushes starting to split

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,844 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,125 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,234 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 59,234 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,025 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 51,108 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 51,108 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,312 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 37,312 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,997 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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HN53 ZTO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 HN53 ZTO, 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 HN53 ZTO registered?

HN53 ZTO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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