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EK53 NKL

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,065 mi
Last recorded89,065 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 NKL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,065 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 89,065 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,414 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,642 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,075 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,943 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,629 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake pipes corroding

handbrake travel EXCESSIVE - close to no reserve

n/s/f brake pads becoming worn

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust corroding

front and rear tyres feathering on outer edges

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front wipers deteriorating

handbrake travel excessive - close to no reserve

rear number p[late deteriorating

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake performance uneven

handbrake travel excessive

rear number plate deteriorating

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,772 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

handbrake travel excessive

various scratches around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,219 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,996 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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EK53 NKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EK53 NKL, 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 NKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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