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NA53 ZTO

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,353 mi
Last recorded117,353 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 117,353 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 112,056 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,645 miles

reverse light inoperative

Fail 4 Dec 2023 104,630 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (both sides) (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reverse light inoperative

Pass 1 Nov 2022 95,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 95,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 81,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,443 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 81,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,397 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,189 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,046 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,043 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,025 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,893 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,035 miles

nearside front tyre low tread and worn on outer edge ot tread

Fail 3 Sep 2013 70,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre low tread and worn on outer edge ot tread

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 ZTO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZTO, 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 NA53 ZTO registered?

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

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