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NC53 BYL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,092 mi
Last recorded108,092 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 BYL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 108,092 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 105,118 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 102,789 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,199 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 98,611 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 95,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear from flexi pipe to front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear from flexi pipe to front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 91,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe to front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe to front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe to front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 77,546 miles

offside rear tyre worn to limit of 1.6mm

possible water pump leaking coolant

Pass 1 Dec 2015 71,343 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,918 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 64,918 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside front door check strap loose

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,680 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,843 miles

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

alternator belt frayed

Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,102 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,136 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 37,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,758 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,047 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 18,478 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 13,026 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 BYL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BYL, 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 BYL registered?

NC53 BYL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is NC53 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC53 BYL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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