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MJ53 NWP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,040 mi
Last recorded103,040 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 NWP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,040 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 103,032 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 100,147 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 100,146 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,437 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,901 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 82,000 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,805 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing on inside

Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,290 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 43,051 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 32,729 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,729 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,879 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,411 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,825 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,826 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 16,358 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,358 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,503 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,050 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 NWP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MJ53 NWP, 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 NWP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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