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NA53 VFD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

105,107 mi
Last recorded105,107 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 105,107 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre is perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 93,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre is perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 87,303 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 2 Sep 2016 87,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 14 Oct 2015 84,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,752 miles

front brakepipes corroded into callipers

slight play rear axle bushs

Fail 21 Oct 2014 80,752 miles

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroded into flexis

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play rear axle bushs

Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 76,207 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,789 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 22 Oct 2012 69,789 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,410 miles

high level stop light inoperative

Fail 24 Oct 2011 63,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,775 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,056 miles

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

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

engine noise (injector seal leaking?)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 22 Oct 2009 50,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine noise (injector seal leaking?)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,748 miles

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

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

high level stop lt inoperative

Fail 27 Oct 2008 41,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

high level stop lt inoperative

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,787 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 29,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,407 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 VFD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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