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NA53 ZHV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,764 mi
Last recorded74,764 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 74,764 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 68,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 62,454 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 62,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 58,850 miles

Exhaust rubbers are soft

Front bumper mountings are damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes are becoming soft

Fail 20 Feb 2023 58,845 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All, pump noise heard (3.5 (a))

Exhaust rubbers are soft

Front bumper mountings are damaged

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ?r ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes are becoming soft

Pass 23 Feb 2022 55,499 miles

Coolant leak from water pump area

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

Front bumper mount bar is corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle bushes are perishing

Fail 18 Feb 2022 55,497 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Positive battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - possible bulb fault (4.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant leak from water pump area

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front bumper mount bar is corroded

Front shock top absorber caps are very corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle bushes are perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,305 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle pivot bushes have movement

Rear exhaust hanger mounting has corroded and detached

Fail 3 Nov 2020 52,305 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Both headlamps are in poor condition

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle pivot bushes have movement

Rear exhaust hanger mounting has corroded and detached

Pass 6 Nov 2019 48,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 48,363 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle misfiring and would obviously fail (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 45,626 miles

front tyres worn on adges

rear coil spring corroded at base

Fail 24 Nov 2018 45,626 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on adges

rear coil spring corroded at base

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,122 miles

Both headlamps are in poor condition

Os rear tyre has worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,635 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber negligible damping effect

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has negligible damping effect

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,841 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)

opffside front wiper rubber is splitting

Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,007 miles

both headlamp beam pattrens are poor

n/s wiper smears slightly

rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

reverse light inoprative

tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 24 Jul 2013 34,007 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both headlamp beam pattrens are poor

n/s wiper smears slightly

rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

reverse light inoprative

tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 6 Jul 2012 32,720 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,720 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,371 miles

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

rear spring rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,825 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,838 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 17,773 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 ZHV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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