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ND53 DXC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,557 mi
Last recorded191,557 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 191,557 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 189,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 184,738 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 185,715 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 177,232 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 171,533 miles

water leak on engine

Fail 5 Dec 2014 171,533 miles

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

water leak on engine

Pass 6 Dec 2013 163,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 138,338 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 129,682 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust mounting repaired

Fail 5 Jan 2012 129,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

rear exhaust mounting repaired

Pass 23 Dec 2010 113,149 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 113,149 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2009 95,758 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 95,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,516 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,972 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,775 miles

ehx, middle & rear corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,492 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 DXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DXC, 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 DXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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