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AO53 NZC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,873 mi
Last recorded88,873 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NZC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective spilt at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 88,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective spilt at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 86,387 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 86,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,755 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,576 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,535 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,305 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 67,237 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,771 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 66,507 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,486 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,126 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,041 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,156 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,281 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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AO53 NZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO53 NZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO53 NZC registered?

AO53 NZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AO53 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 NZC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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