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LD53 JZW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,590 mi
Last recorded75,590 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 JZW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,590 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2026 75,589 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 71,341 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 71,341 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 68,637 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 66,881 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,003 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 58,984 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 55,249 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 55,249 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 50,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,355 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 45,355 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,414 miles

Engine MIL on

Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,987 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,005 miles

Engine management warning light stays on

Fail 18 Nov 2014 32,412 miles

Engine management light stays on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,412 miles

Engine management light stays on

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,622 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,849 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,008 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,437 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,867 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 17,867 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,764 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,399 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 12,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,635 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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LD53 JZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LD53 JZW, 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 LD53 JZW registered?

LD53 JZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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