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NA53 TCX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,946 mi
Last recorded69,946 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 TCX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,946 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 69,946 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)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 69,576 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Upper Brake light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,100 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 66,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 55,787 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,490 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 82,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,503 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 78,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,152 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,239 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 66,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,169 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 58,147 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,411 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 48,411 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,872 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,659 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 TCX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol 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 TCX, 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 NA53 TCX registered?

NA53 TCX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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