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EK53 NKX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,512 mi
Last recorded113,512 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 NKX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 113,512 miles

rear exhaust heattshield insecure

some corrosion starting to o/s/f metal brake pipe

Fail 22 Mar 2023 113,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust heattshield insecure

some corrosion starting to o/s/f metal brake pipe

Pass 16 Mar 2022 107,402 miles

some damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Mar 2021 101,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 101,524 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 101,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 96,050 miles

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

some damage to front number plate

Fail 6 Jan 2020 96,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

some damage to front number plate

Pass 5 Nov 2018 88,575 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,610 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 85,610 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,391 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 76,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,139 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Sep 2013 71,139 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre perished 195/60/15t

Fail 4 Oct 2012 66,880 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre perished 195/60/15t

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,281 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,264 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 59,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,911 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,672 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,924 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,131 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 NKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EK53 NKX, 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 EK53 NKX registered?

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

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