
Ford Fusion
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc
LX53 ZFTMOT history
LX53 ZFT is a silver petrol Ford Fusion first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,026 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 135,026 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,659 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 ZFT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fusion
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,388 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 ZFT was last recorded at 135,026 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 11,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 123,501 miles · 9 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 11,525 miles
- Average per year
- 7,659 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 135,026 miles
- 2021 – 123,501 miles
- 2020 – 119,551 miles
- 2019 – 107,960 miles
- 2018 – 101,275 miles
- 2017 – 93,824 miles
- 2016 – 85,080 miles
- 2015 – 74,964 miles
- 2014 – 65,611 miles
- 2013 – 56,699 miles
- 2012 – 48,594 miles
- 2011 – 35,482 miles
- 2010 – 30,888 miles
- 2009 – 25,565 miles
- 2008 – 21,231 miles
- 2007 – 19,037 miles
- 2006 – 13,678 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged both sidewalls.... possible been run flat
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,026 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 135,026 miles
- Test number
- 132164519118
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail135,026 miles (+11,525)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,026 miles
- Test number
- 685424116889
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,501 miles (+3,950)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 123,501 miles
- Test number
- 182477871412
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,551 miles (+11,591)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 119,551 miles
- Test number
- 884033535892
- AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat area - front of engine
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded - snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Pass107,960 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 107,960 miles
- Test number
- 539639781069
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged both sidewalls.... possible been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,960 miles (+6,685)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,960 miles
- Test number
- 472720549475
- MajorBrake performance not tested Pipes corroded (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged both sidewalls.... possible been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,275 miles (+114)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 101,275 miles
- Test number
- 126189905085
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail101,161 miles (+7,337)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,161 miles
- Test number
- 901371799190
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
Pass93,824 miles (+8,744)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 93,824 miles
- Test number
- 469949608731
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished on outter sidewalls
Pass85,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 85,080 miles
- Test number
- 313002675768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,080 miles (+10,116)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,080 miles
- Test number
- 286175283167
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,964 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 74,964 miles
- Test number
- 265689245142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,964 miles (+9,353)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,964 miles
- Test number
- 538049845129
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass65,611 miles (+8,912)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 65,611 miles
- Test number
- 176549134123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,699 miles (+8,105)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 56,699 miles
- Test number
- 865561143144
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished
Pass48,594 miles (+13,112)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 48,594 miles
- Test number
- 555210052180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,482 miles (+4,594)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 35,482 miles
- Test number
- 399600131116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,888 miles (+5,323)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 30,888 miles
- Test number
- 663666140189
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass25,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 25,565 miles
- Test number
- 924068149133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,565 miles (+4,334)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,565 miles
- Test number
- 771838149141
- FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,231 miles (+2,194)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2009
- Odometer
- 21,231 miles
- Test number
- 710713338157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,037 miles (+5,359)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 19,037 miles
- Test number
- 474222657151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,678 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2007
- Odometer
- 13,678 miles
- Test number
- 284069336429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 ZFT
- Does LX53 ZFT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 ZFT expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 ZFT?
- The MOT on LX53 ZFT expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 ZFT done?
- LX53 ZFT was recorded at 135,026 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 7,659 miles a year.
- Has LX53 ZFT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 ZFT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX53 ZFT ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LX53 ZFT find?
- LX53 ZFT passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.
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