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ND53 CGU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,271 mi
Last recorded123,271 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 CGU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 123,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front & O/S/R. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust hanger broken & heat shield insecure.

Central Stop light inop.

Engine management light on.

Engine oil level close to min.

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded Both Rear & N/S/F. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 123,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front & O/S/R. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust hanger broken & heat shield insecure.

Central Stop light inop.

Engine management light on.

Engine oil level close to min.

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded Both Rear & N/S/F. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 112,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 112,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 102,328 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket missing

Fail 17 Jan 2015 102,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre stop lamp not working

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket missing

Pass 19 Oct 2013 91,473 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

o/r/r tyre split as marked

rear shocks covers loose

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,223 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 79,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,185 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

high level brake light n/w (assume discconnected)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,999 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,936 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,858 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,777 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,646 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 CGU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ND53 CGU, 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 CGU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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