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EJ53 NXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,345 mi
Last recorded67,345 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NXW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,345 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on both sides around rear arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,454 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2019 64,454 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2018 63,580 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 62,768 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,633 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,083 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,354 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,596 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,489 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,985 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 49,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 49,791 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,388 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 33,358 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,976 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 19,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EJ53 NXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJ53 NXW, 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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What year was EJ53 NXW registered?

EJ53 NXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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