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YG53 ZXZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,988 mi
Last recorded180,988 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 ZXZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 180,988 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front slight damage on bumper

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively parking brake lever little travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

under rear suspension mountings area springs, arms, frame and others components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 177,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear suspension area, frame, mountings, are heavy corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2023 177,120 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear suspension area, frame, mountings, are heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2022 162,105 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension components, frame, mountings and area corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2022 162,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension components, frame, mountings and area corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2021 155,245 miles

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

rear suspension arms, mountings, frame and springs are corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2021 155,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear suspension arms, mountings, frame and springs are corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 149,532 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 149,532 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 145,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1X FRONT TO REAR AND BOTH PIPES INSIDE REAR ARCHES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 124,137 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 124,123 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 110,336 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 106,812 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 100,635 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 100,635 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 92,627 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 92,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,369 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 86,369 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 80,808 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 76,576 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 76,576 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2009 64,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 42,732 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,627 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 ZXZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YG53 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

YG53 ZXZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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