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EF53 NZV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,421 mi
Last recorded65,421 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 NZV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,421 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 65,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,640 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

high level brake light inop

Fail 23 Feb 2017 62,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

high level brake light inop

Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,541 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER EDGES AND PERISHED

Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,580 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside windscreen wiper blade split but clears screen

Pass 1 Feb 2014 43,624 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 43,624 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,062 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,035 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,371 miles

Near side front tyre as a cut in side wall but no cords are showing

Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,900 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 13,780 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 11,564 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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EF53 NZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF53 NZV, 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 EF53 NZV registered?

EF53 NZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is EF53 NZV safe to buy?

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