CarVerify

Free Car Check

MJ53 NYL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,337 mi
Last recorded94,337 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 NYL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 94,337 miles

exhaust mounts broken

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

headlamps clouded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

Fail 9 Jul 2019 94,337 miles

exhaust mounts broken

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

headlamps clouded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,818 miles

brake pipes corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

headlamps clouded

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

Fail 10 Jul 2018 88,818 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

headlamps clouded

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,939 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

Fail 4 Jul 2017 82,939 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,206 miles

corrosion started on brake pipes

corrosion started on underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

rear shockabsorbers dust covers loose

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,531 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 75,503 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside centre and rear brake pipes corroded to limit advise renewal

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to limit and perished

offside centre and rear brake pipes corroded to limit advise renewal

Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,686 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread 2.5mm

rear shockabsorber dust covers loose

Fail 14 Jul 2014 71,686 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread 2.5mm

rear shockabsorber dust covers loose

Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,166 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,609 miles

n/s/f brake pipe heavly corroded

o/s/r shockabsorber dust cover loose

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,776 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,051 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,637 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 19,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 14,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full Ford Fusion reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MJ53 NYL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJ53 NYL?

You can check the full history of MJ53 NYL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MJ53 NYL registered?

MJ53 NYL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is MJ53 NYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ53 NYL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ53 NYL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJ53 NYL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.