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EK53 NHX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,584 mi
Last recorded163,584 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 NHX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 163,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 163,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.158 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 159,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 152,062 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 152,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 142,262 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 142,260 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 131,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 120,846 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 107,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 96,123 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 91,766 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,421 miles

Center dash glovebox lid adrift.

Clutch bite high & not fully clearing reverse.

Heat shield above rear exhaust slightly adrift/insicure.

Heater motor not working correctly.

N/S & O/S door trims held with tape.

N/S/F tyre getting close to ware bands.

Nail in O/S/F tyre tread (195/60x15).

O/S headlight fixings slightly worn.

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded & weak.

Recommend rear brakes soon adjusted as 'squeaking'.

Signs of dampness/antifreeze down O/S of engine.

Surface corrosion around rear towing eye.

Surface corrosion to both rear coil springs.

Suspect cooling system slightly pressurizing.

Various chips in windscreen.

Fail 8 Nov 2013 89,421 miles

Center dash glovebox lid adrift.

Clutch bite high & not fully clearing reverse.

Heat shield above rear exhaust slightly adrift/insicure.

Heater motor not working correctly.

N/S & O/S door trims held with tape.

N/S/F tyre getting close to ware bands.

Nail in O/S/F tyre tread (195/60x15).

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

O/S headlight fixings slightly worn.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded & weak.

Recommend rear brakes soon adjusted as 'squeaking'.

Signs of dampness/antifreeze down O/S of engine.

Surface corrosion around rear towing eye.

Surface corrosion to both rear coil springs.

Suspect cooling system slightly pressurizing.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,505 miles

Both rear shocker cowlings u/s.

Heat shield above rear exhaust slightly adrift.

N/S & O/S door trims held with tape.

N/S/R coil spring slightly corroding.

Suspect slight noise from belt area of engine (possibly bearing).

Various chips in windscreen.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 69,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,472 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,973 miles

Both N/S & O/S rear door trims held with tape.

Both front brake discs worn/lipped.

Center dash glove box top insicure.

Front bumper broken.

N/S/R coil spring slightly corroded.

O/S/F tyre low on both edges & close to ware bands (195/60x15).

Occasionall bearing noise from belt area of engine at idle.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 65-70% worn.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,168 miles

Both rear tyres on wear bands & legal limit - Need replacing (195/60x15).

Clutch not fully clearing reverse.

Front brake pads approx. 65% worn.

Handbrake soon need adjusing.

Noise from O/S of engine - 'whine/murmour' especially from cold.

Possible slight 'Hum' from N/S/R hub bearing.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,523 miles

Front brake pads approx. 60% worn.

Handbrake soon need adjusting.

Occasional 'whine' from timming/auxillary drive belt area of engine.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,915 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,193 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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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EK53 NHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EK53 NHX, 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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EK53 NHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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