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NA53 TUV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,717 mi
Last recorded125,717 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 125,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild inscure

Pass 7 Oct 2019 122,722 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 118,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 116,015 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,345 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 110,251 miles

all tyre walls perished

Fail 19 Sep 2015 110,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyre walls perished

Pass 6 Oct 2014 106,990 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,622 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 103,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 96,336 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 96,260 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 85,486 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 76,081 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,992 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,550 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 TUV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

NA53 TUV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is NA53 TUV safe to buy?

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