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ND53 JAO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,449 mi
Last recorded99,449 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 99,449 miles

Coolant level low

Headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

Fail 21 Mar 2017 99,145 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant level low

Headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,034 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 91,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,835 miles

Coolant level Low

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 82,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant level Low

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 72,888 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,773 miles

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

offside rear tyre signs of wear

Pass 18 May 2012 56,857 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 51,263 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 47,822 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,147 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 45,147 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,752 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 39,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,838 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 25,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

handbrake lever has almost no reserve travel.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake lever has almost no reserve travel.

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 JAO 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 66.7%.

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 JAO, 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 JAO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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