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MJ53 NPK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,465 mi
Last recorded114,465 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 NPK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 114,465 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 105,055 miles

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

rear tyres are different size to fronts

Fail 31 Oct 2017 105,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres are different size to fronts

Pass 31 Oct 2016 96,026 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,864 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre low on air

Offside Rear child seat attached

Fail 30 Sep 2014 75,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,892 miles

Wipers poor,n/s blade split and o/s blades loose,only just acceptable.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 69,147 miles

Imbalance on front brakes only just acceptable.25%

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,147 miles

Imbalance on front brakes only just acceptable.25%

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 64,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,377 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,470 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,689 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,135 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,922 miles

wiper blades worn

Fail 22 Oct 2007 30,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,243 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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MJ53 NPK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MJ53 NPK, 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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MJ53 NPK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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