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ND53 AWW

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,899 mi
Last recorded131,899 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 AWW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 131,899 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 131,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 127,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front headlamp aim patterns weak

front wipers smearing

Fail 29 Dec 2016 127,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front headlamp aim patterns weak

front wipers smearing

Pass 21 Jan 2016 122,935 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 115,253 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 107,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,090 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2013 100,090 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 93,160 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,851 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 88,851 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 82,779 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 82,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 69,331 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 55,633 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,842 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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ND53 AWW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AWW, 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 AWW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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