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LS53 MZZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,645 mi
Last recorded121,645 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MZZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,645 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

engine manage light on

offside headlamp outer lens deteriorating

oil leaks

rear exhaust deteriorated may need attention soon

Fail 21 Mar 2016 121,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

engine manage light on

offside headlamp outer lens deteriorating

oil leaks

rear exhaust deteriorated may need attention soon

Pass 27 Mar 2015 110,923 miles

EML on

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge 195/60/15

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge 195/60/15

Fail 27 Mar 2015 110,923 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML on

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge 195/60/15

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge 195/60/15

Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,601 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,137 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 63,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,455 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 44,797 miles

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

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

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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LS53 MZZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LS53 MZZ, 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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LS53 MZZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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