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NJ53 WVY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,093 mi
Last recorded87,093 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 WVY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 87,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,528 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,838 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 81,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 79,350 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

nearside and offside headlamps poor pattern

Fail 21 Feb 2019 79,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

nearside and offside headlamps poor pattern

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,466 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 77,466 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,062 miles

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 74,062 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,142 miles

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 70,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,704 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 26 Feb 2015 67,704 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,200 miles

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 front brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,932 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,617 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 50,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,623 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,707 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 36,701 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,623 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 15,807 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,826 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 WVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 NJ53 WVY, 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 WVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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