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NA53 EHB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,057 mi
Last recorded164,057 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 EHB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2024 164,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Strong advice (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside rear lower reflector missing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 160,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 160,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 154,603 miles

inner sills weak with corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 148,729 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 148,729 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 144,171 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 137,270 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 129,958 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,867 miles

bad engine oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2016 113,334 miles

bad oil leak

offside rear chasses corroded by suspension mount

possible fuel leak injector area requires further inspection

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 113,334 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

bad oil leak

offside rear chasses corroded by suspension mount

possible fuel leak injector area requires further inspection

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear shock absorber bumpstop /dust cover deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2015 103,972 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear shock absorber bumpstop /dust cover deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,657 miles

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers dust covers lose

Fail 17 Sep 2013 89,654 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers dust covers lose

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,959 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,850 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 70,932 miles

slight nois offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 May 2010 58,326 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 43,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

evidence of possible fuel leak on fuel injection pump pump damp

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,935 miles

evidence of possible fuel leak on fuel injection pump pump damp

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,619 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 24,603 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 172,147 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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NA53 EHB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NA53 EHB, 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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NA53 EHB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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