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NC53 VPD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,958 mi
Last recorded79,958 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,958 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 77,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 77,033 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 76,127 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,439 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,781 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,424 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,353 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,919 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,741 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 54,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,885 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 42,885 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,636 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 25,636 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,923 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,053 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 15,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VPD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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