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LX53 ZHJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,383 mi
Last recorded89,383 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 ZHJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,383 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,112 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

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

O/S/FRONT MIRROR POOR CONDITION

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,015 miles

Auxillery drive belt perished/frayed.

Both rear bumpstops broken.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,732 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pump is damp

Fail 13 Jul 2011 62,732 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pump is damp

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,768 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,118 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 50,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,432 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 23,793 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 23,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LX53 ZHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX53 ZHJ, 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 LX53 ZHJ registered?

LX53 ZHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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