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NJ53 WVZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,734 mi
Last recorded68,734 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,076 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 54,512 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 46,258 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 42,859 miles

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

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

coolant level low

eml illuminated

oil filter corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 39,151 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low and perishing

Offside front tyre wearing low

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Dec 2015 35,418 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 35,439 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 31,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on.

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 31,505 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 23,057 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,454 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 22,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre has cracking within the tread pattern

Pass 14 Dec 2010 21,569 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,778 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 17,491 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 15,276 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 12,571 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,691 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 10,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WVZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ53 WVZ registered?

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

Is NJ53 WVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ53 WVZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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