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MV53 ZCE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,940 mi
Last recorded97,940 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 ZCE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,940 miles

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

Offside Rear light lense slightly damaged

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 92,468 miles

BOTH REAR AXEL BUSHES WORN

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 86,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,508 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 82,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 78,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 78,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 75,226 miles

OSR lamp cracked (no white light showing to rear)

Fail 24 May 2018 75,226 miles

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

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

OSR lamp cracked (no white light showing to rear)

Pass 24 May 2017 71,998 miles

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2016 67,424 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 67,424 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 62,423 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 62,423 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 57,477 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 50,709 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 50,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 44,877 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 39,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 39,073 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 32,578 miles

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

o/s/r sidewall cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,157 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 20,383 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 12,474 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 3,849 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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MV53 ZCE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MV53 ZCE, 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 MV53 ZCE registered?

MV53 ZCE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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