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NC53 VMR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,954 mi
Last recorded90,954 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 90,954 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 90,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 90,444 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021

General corrosion underbody

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underbody

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2020

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 89,275 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 89,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,442 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near wheel arch side (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,837 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 87,836 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,856 miles

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

oil was low

Fail 20 Feb 2015 86,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

oil was low

Pass 7 Feb 2014 85,404 miles

Brake pipes covered with copper slip

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 85,404 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pipes covered with copper slip

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 85,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing off on inner edge advise tracking check

nail in o/s/r tyre and also mishaped

Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,094 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 81,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 75,605 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2011 62,569 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 34,840 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 23,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 16,273 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 VMR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VMR, 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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NC53 VMR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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