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LT53 NHE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,520 mi
Last recorded91,520 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 NHE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 91,520 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Sep 2025 91,520 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2024 89,531 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf + osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 89,531 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working light cluster unit corroded (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf + osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 82,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,803 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,440 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 49,677 miles

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,720 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,218 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,630 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,405 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 31,253 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,800 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 28,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,691 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,533 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 24,533 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,385 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,944 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,354 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 17,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,461 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,295 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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LT53 NHE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT53 NHE, 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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LT53 NHE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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