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ND53 AAV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,921 mi
Last recorded105,921 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 AAV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 105,921 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 101,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 97,950 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 97,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2016 93,462 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both headlight lens in poor condition

centre rear view mirror missing

Fail 19 May 2016 93,462 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlight lens in poor condition

centre rear view mirror missing

Pass 14 May 2015 81,568 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 70,424 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 56,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,595 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,915 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,462 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,591 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 34,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hi-level stop light not working

offside tyre cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,893 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 27,875 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,415 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked fully due to childs seat fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2006 22,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r seat belt not checked fully due to childs seat fitted

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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ND53 AAV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ND53 AAV, 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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ND53 AAV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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