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OV53 ZYE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,936 mi
Last recorded112,936 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 ZYE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 112,936 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 103,886 miles

NSR brake pipe corroded

NSF tyre tread low and worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,430 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 94,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective ball joint pinch bolt not long enough to reach nylock on nut (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 79,348 miles

offside front brake pipe very slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 77,624 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 74,018 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 69,769 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 69,769 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 65,328 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 65,328 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 60,222 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 60,222 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,443 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 51,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,039 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,364 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,184 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,273 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,314 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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OV53 ZYE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV53 ZYE, 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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OV53 ZYE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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