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ND53 MHL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,807 mi
Last recorded121,807 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 MHL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,807 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 118,772 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 118,772 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 115,812 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 112,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 112,228 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,606 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 104,166 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 104,166 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 100,686 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 87,453 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,909 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 78,909 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,126 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 71,126 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,960 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,457 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 MHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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