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ND53 CGF

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,504 mi
Last recorded131,504 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 CGF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 131,504 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 131,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 129,898 miles

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 121,640 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 121,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 115,590 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 108,888 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 108,888 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,033 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 103,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 97,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,375 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 86,305 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,964 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,998 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 51,582 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,173 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 CGF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ND53 CGF, 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 CGF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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