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YG53 ZTX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,054 mi
Last recorded88,054 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 ZTX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and o/s/r (2.7.3)

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

grease around o/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and o/s/f no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s/f 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and o/s/r (2.7.3)

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

grease around o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,238 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,917 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,178 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,837 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 65,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,530 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,713 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,003 miles

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

N/S/R AND O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE

Pass 31 May 2008 48,414 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,672 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 38,180 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,180 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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YG53 ZTX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG53 ZTX, 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 YG53 ZTX registered?

YG53 ZTX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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