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NC53 BZO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,445 mi
Last recorded95,445 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 BZO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,445 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 95,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,335 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2013 77,168 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,057 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 66,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 56,724 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 56,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 47,507 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 47,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,803 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,174 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,774 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 BZO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NC53 BZO, 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 BZO registered?

NC53 BZO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is NC53 BZO safe to buy?

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