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MK53 NFT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,368 mi
Last recorded139,368 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 139,368 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 139,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 134,946 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 131,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 126,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 116,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2014 116,979 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2013 102,638 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 102,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 102,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High Level Brake Light Not Working

Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,695 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 94,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 86,251 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Oct 2011 86,251 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,614 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 67,994 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level brake light inop customer advised not connected

Pass 29 Sep 2009 67,994 miles

high level brake light inop customer advised not connected

Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,190 miles

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

n sr tyre side wall slight cracking front brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,674 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,877 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,922 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 NFT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK53 NFT, 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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MK53 NFT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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