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NJ53 SZT

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,679 mi
Last recorded108,679 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 SZT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 108,679 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 108,277 miles

Emissions not tested due to water leaking out water bottle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Rear heat shield insecure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 96,588 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Offside front to rear brake pipe connection leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front brake ferrules corroded

Front Both front coil springs corroded

Front Both front head lamps deteriorated

Front Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Front Damaged to bumper

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wrong size wiper blade, touching A pillar and not correctly secured (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both rear brake ferrules corroded

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 96,085 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air fresheners on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake hose Ferrell's corroded

head light out put slightly reduced

Pass 24 May 2017 84,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2017 84,744 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,186 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 71,186 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,524 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 66,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,355 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 59,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,726 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 54,702 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,645 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 49,624 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,316 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 45,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,354 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,377 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,654 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,633 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,846 miles

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

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 SZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NJ53 SZT, 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 SZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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