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NA53 ZHK

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,651 mi
Last recorded136,651 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 ZHK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 136,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 132,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 18 Oct 2023 129,889 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 129,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 125,596 miles

Front both plus rear all tyres perished

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 124,294 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 124,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 1 Oct 2020 123,416 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 1 Oct 2020 123,416 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 3 May 2019 122,041 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear both shock absorbers covers insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2018 118,745 miles

Front Headlamp lenses poor condition.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 115,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2016 112,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust mount broken away

Fail 15 Sep 2016 112,941 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken away

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,413 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 98,414 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 98,414 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,020 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 88,909 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,643 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 73,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,012 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 65,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 55,600 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,322 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 ZHK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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