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MK53 NGN

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,419 mi
Last recorded89,419 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 NGN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 89,419 miles

n/s and o/s headlight's poor pattern

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 16 Dec 2019 89,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s headlight's poor pattern

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Dec 2018 79,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Dec 2017 70,020 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2017 70,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,522 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 60,522 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,545 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,189 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 55,181 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,202 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,783 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 48,777 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,923 miles

advise osf driveshaft support bearing noise

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,359 miles

offside front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,669 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,067 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 27,034 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,908 miles

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

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

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 NGN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NGN, 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 NGN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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