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NC53 BXU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,394 mi
Last recorded67,394 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 BXU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,394 miles

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

front shockers corroded

oil leak

slight body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,595 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,911 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking not excessive at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,900 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,106 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,789 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 25,239 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 25,239 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,269 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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NC53 BXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NC53 BXU, 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 NC53 BXU registered?

NC53 BXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is NC53 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC53 BXU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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