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OV53 ZYN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,312 mi
Last recorded114,312 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 114,312 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 107,924 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 95,293 miles

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

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

both front indicators fading

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre wear

o/s/f brake pipe corroded B/L

rear bumper damage

slight leak of power steering fluid

Pass 11 Jul 2015 95,293 miles

both front indicators fading

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre wear

o/s/f brake pipe corroded B/L

rear bumper damage

slight leak of power steering fluid

Fail 24 Mar 2015 87,924 miles

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

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

coolant low

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,425 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 83,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 78,182 miles

all tyres deteriorated

both beam images distorted

Fail 11 Jul 2013 78,156 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres deteriorated

both beam images distorted

Pass 28 Jan 2012 70,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear bumpers damaged.

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jan 2011 62,677 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,677 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 42,008 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 35,200 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,491 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 33,491 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 ZYN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV53 ZYN, 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 ZYN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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