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AO53 NZT

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,202 mi
Last recorded75,202 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NZT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,202 miles

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

inside mirror missing

Fail 7 Apr 2017 75,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

inside mirror missing

Pass 3 May 2016 71,683 miles

Centre rear view mirror missing

Engine oil very low

Nearside Front wheel fitted with 185/65R15 88T tyre

Nearside Rear wheel fitted with 195/60R15 88H tyre

Offside Front wheel fitted with 185/65R15 92H tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and rough (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel fitted with 195/60R15 88H tyre

Vehicle has different size tyres fitted on the front and rear axles.

Whilst not a fail this may affect vehicle handling and may be dangerous

both headlight beam patterns poor

coolant very low

Fail 25 Apr 2016 71,671 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre rear view mirror missing

Engine oil very low

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and rough (2.6.2)

Service over due?

both headlight beam patterns poor

coolant very low

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still supported

Fail 16 Apr 2015 66,758 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 59,561 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 52,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2012 46,619 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,619 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,749 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 39,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,983 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to rust

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

o/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge(close to limit)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 30,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,939 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,891 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,073 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,030 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 NZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO53 NZT, 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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AO53 NZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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