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ND53 VYJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,075 mi
Last recorded88,075 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 VYJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 88,075 miles

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

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded but not excessively

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,550 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

engine has signs of a water leak, advise investigation

high level brake light not working

noise from rear brakes when wheel rotated , advise investigation

Fail 26 Aug 2016 87,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

engine has signs of a water leak, advise investigation

high level brake light not working

noise from rear brakes when wheel rotated , advise investigation

Pass 14 Aug 2015 81,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,153 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,538 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,991 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 61,918 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,442 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 53,436 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,242 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,158 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all wipers starting to smear

exhaust heatshield securing points corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,274 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 VYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYJ, 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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What year was ND53 VYJ registered?

ND53 VYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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