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GX53 NBY

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,126 mi
Last recorded58,126 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 NBY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2015 58,126 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,126 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 55,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Oil level unknown due to dipstick end broken off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,969 miles

Oil level unknown due to dipstick end broken off

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,200 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,202 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,435 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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GX53 NBY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX53 NBY, 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 GX53 NBY registered?

GX53 NBY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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