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LD53 MZU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,265 mi
Last recorded93,265 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 MZU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 93,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 90,084 miles

Battery light on

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

No coolant in the header bottle

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 90,076 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery light on

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

No coolant in the header bottle

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 86,349 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,111 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 80,400 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,049 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 69,392 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 63,931 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 57,871 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 52,924 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,475 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,323 miles

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 9 Nov 2009 37,182 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,674 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 30,674 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,194 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,966 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 MZU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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