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LN53 ZTU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,216 mi
Last recorded124,216 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 ZTU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 124,216 miles

Offside headlight poor condition

corrosion to rear brake pipes

rear exhaust slight blow

Fail 26 Mar 2019 124,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside headlight poor condition

corrosion to rear brake pipes

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 16 Apr 2018 117,456 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Apr 2018 117,456 miles

Emissions not tested engine over hearing / coolant loss (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,786 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jun 2016 95,527 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp lens de5teriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,562 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,805 miles

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

both rear tyres distorted

Fail 16 Jun 2014 71,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres distorted

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear brakes recording poor effort

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,898 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 50,895 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 46,623 miles

eml light on

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,357 miles

damage to n/s/ doors and rear wheel arch

engine management light on

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,664 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,986 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 22,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,558 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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LN53 ZTU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LN53 ZTU, 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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LN53 ZTU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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