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MF53 ZHZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,665 mi
Last recorded61,665 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 61,665 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 61,665 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 60,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 60,463 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 59,315 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 58,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls cracking

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,183 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,930 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 54,930 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,018 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED/WORN....REPLACE 4 MONTHS TIME

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,124 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low and front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 28 May 2015 45,680 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

age cracking to offside rear tyre sidewall

front brake discs lipped

Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 39,762 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 39,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 35,679 miles

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

o/s washer jet partly blocked

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,586 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,508 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)

Pass 29 May 2009 23,652 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,587 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,701 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 ZHZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MF53 ZHZ, 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 ZHZ registered?

MF53 ZHZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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