MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyre wearing low
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
Offside 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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front head lamp slightly opec
nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISE osf/osr/nsr metal brake pipes corroded
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
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all wipers starting to smear
signs of a oil leak on gearbox
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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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