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MK53 NCU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,708 mi
Last recorded140,708 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 NCU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 140,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TOO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Rear TOE BAR IS CORRODED

Fail 6 Jun 2016 140,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TOO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Rear TOE BAR IS CORRODED

Pass 20 Oct 2014 125,831 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 125,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

e.m.l lamp on

Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,587 miles

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

slight noise on n/s/f wheel when spun not rough and no free-play

Pass 9 Oct 2012 98,118 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,509 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,398 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,941 miles

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

only just passed emissions and the engine management light is on advise further investigation needed

Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,905 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,369 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,256 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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MK53 NCU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MK53 NCU, 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 MK53 NCU registered?

MK53 NCU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is MK53 NCU safe to buy?

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