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MF53 ZFP

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,052 mi
Last recorded43,052 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 ZFP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 43,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 42,847 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 42,842 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 42,595 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 42,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195.60.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 41,921 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 41,921 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 41,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 40,837 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 40,837 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,567 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 92,567 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 40,057 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 40,057 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,247 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 39,247 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 38,306 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 38,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,363 miles

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

bonnet catch worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,955 miles

offside nearside rear tyres cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2012 35,955 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

offside nearside rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,538 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,995 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 32,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 31,876 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,684 miles

both front wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,185 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 29,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,948 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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MF53 ZFP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF53 ZFP, 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 MF53 ZFP registered?

MF53 ZFP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is MF53 ZFP safe to buy?

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