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SD53 ZYN

2003 Ford Fusion

Bronze Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,762 mi
Last recorded94,762 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 ZYN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 94,762 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm , needs renewing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 94,762 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively top up and clean , wipers splitting need renewing (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm , needs renewing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,000 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 81,902 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all rear brake pipes corroded [advise attention]

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs poor

headlamp beam images poor

o/s rear chassis corroded

rear bumper damaged

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,194 miles

gearbox oil leak

offside front brake pipe corroding

rear chassis rails corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2013 69,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ECM light on

gearbox oil leak

offside front brake pipe corroding

rear chassis rails corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,651 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to limit

Fail 8 Oct 2012 58,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to limit

Fail 22 Sep 2011 48,622 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,622 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,951 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 42,951 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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,439 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 33,439 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,204 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,227 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,604 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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SD53 ZYN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Bronze with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SD53 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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SD53 ZYN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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