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NJ53 SPZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,334 mi
Last recorded87,334 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 SPZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all four tyres cracking deteriorated

rear bushes deteriorated/slight movement

Fail 12 Oct 2021 87,260 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 84,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres deteriorated on outer side wall

Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear mains (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,789 miles

Front exhaust flexi detriorated

Nearside Front droplink slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,299 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses starting to fade

Fail 9 Sep 2015 61,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 55,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre inner wall has a split but not to cord

o/s/r tyre inner wall deteriorating ,multiple small cracks

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,608 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wall has a split but not to cord

o/s/r tyre inner wall deteriorating ,multiple small cracks

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,501 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,802 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,993 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,029 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 34,009 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 22,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 15,067 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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NJ53 SPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NJ53 SPZ, 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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NJ53 SPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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