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NA53 EJX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,697 mi
Last recorded131,697 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 EJX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 131,697 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

centre brake light not working

front brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2018 131,690 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 exhaust rubbers broken on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

centre brake light not working

front brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 125,934 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Front brake discs corroded & pads getting low.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished.

Slight play offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 28 Feb 2015 125,934 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Front brake discs corroded & pads getting low.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished.

Slight play offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

all four tyres have cracking though the tread and casing not to cords

damage to n/s/f of car

front wipers smearing

fuel cap seal showing age but still seals

Fail 26 Feb 2014 118,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

all four tyres have cracking though the tread and casing not to cords

damage to n/s/f of car

front wipers smearing

fuel cap seal showing age but still seals

Fail 15 Feb 2014 117,861 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 109,059 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,670 miles

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

nearside front Headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2012 102,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front Headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2011 95,460 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

the gear box has a oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 89,435 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 89,002 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 88,740 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

the the near side front chassis is damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2009 82,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 82,490 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,022 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 EJX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EJX, 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 EJX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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