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PX53 ZLK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

110,687 mi
Last recorded110,687 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 ZLK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 110,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front WING CORRODED

Pass 26 Jul 2024 107,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 104,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 101,111 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 96,094 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 93,154 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 90,503 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 90,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 88,387 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 84,008 miles

Child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of belts

Pass 19 May 2016 79,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 73,314 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 69,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 62,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,481 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,935 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,309 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,218 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,811 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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PX53 ZLK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PX53 ZLK, 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 PX53 ZLK registered?

PX53 ZLK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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