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NA53 ZHD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,466 mi
Last recorded131,466 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 ZHD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 131,466 miles

Emissions lambda regulations only just met

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 127,228 miles

both headlamp lenses clouded

transmission oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2018 127,228 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses clouded

transmission oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2017 122,136 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 122,136 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,080 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 116,081 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 108,883 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2014 103,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,041 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 98,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,806 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

front brake pads low

heatshield loose

offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 25 Jul 2012 92,806 miles

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

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

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

exhaust blowing slightly

front brake pads low

heatshield loose

offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,455 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f strut

Fail 18 Jul 2011 85,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in o/s/f strut

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,292 miles

front wipers smearing

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,471 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shock absorber covers are loose

Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,658 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 60,658 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 50,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear shocker cover split

Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,943 miles

nearside rear shocker cover split

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,493 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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NA53 ZHD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NA53 ZHD, 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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NA53 ZHD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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