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NA53 TGF

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,049 mi
Last recorded105,049 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 TGF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,049 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 105,049 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,914 miles

Offside mirror cowl missing

Fail 23 Jan 2018 90,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside mirror cowl missing

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder ,close to limit, also perished.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,631 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 74,631 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished slightly 3mm of tread

Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside mirror casing missing

back box heat shield insecure

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 8 Jan 2016 69,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside mirror casing missing

back box heat shield insecure

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,550 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,985 miles

Exhaust centre and rear sections corroded.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,470 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 54,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,587 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,699 miles

Wipoers smearing screen slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2011 40,699 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipoers smearing screen slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,236 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,256 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 25,256 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both the nearside tyres are slightly cracked and perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre flat

Fail 28 Jan 2008 18,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyrea wearing low on the outer edge 1.6mm middle 3mm outer 2mm

o/s side indercator cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing lor on the outer edge 2mm

Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,000 miles

n/s/f tyrea wearing low on the outer edge 1.6mm middle 3mm outer 2mm

o/s side indercator cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing lor on the outer edge 2mm

Pass 10 Jan 2007 11,542 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,199 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 TGF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

NA53 TGF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is NA53 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA53 TGF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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