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YK53 ZSX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,279 mi
Last recorded155,279 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 ZSX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 155,279 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 155,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 143,624 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear axle both outer bushes starting to collapse

under vehicle corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2020 143,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear axle both outer bushes starting to collapse

under vehicle corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,383 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 124,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 101,342 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Feb 2018 101,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,021 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 84,020 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,598 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,127 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

n/s mirror broken

Fail 15 Apr 2015 79,124 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

n/s mirror broken

Pass 16 May 2014 75,226 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 75,226 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 75,219 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brakes pipes corroded

front and rear brakes out of balance

heatshield loose

n/s/f tyre bald on both edges

Pass 1 May 2013 71,765 miles

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

nearside front head lamp slightly opec

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,819 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 65,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 62,238 miles

ADVISE osf/osr/nsr metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,218 miles

exhaust heatshields loose

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded-BORDER LINE

n/s/r tyre perished and has a small split

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,482 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2008 47,482 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,810 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 31,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all wipers starting to smear

signs of a oil leak on gearbox

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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YK53 ZSX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YK53 ZSX, 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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YK53 ZSX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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