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NJ53 WYF

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,194 mi
Last recorded101,194 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 WYF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2015 101,194 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,318 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to o/s/r bumper

Fail 9 Apr 2014 90,318 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to o/s/r bumper

Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,221 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 73,581 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

front brake disc's worn

front grill damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2011 63,890 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

front brake disc's worn

front grill damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,717 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

both rear bumpstops broken

slight engine missfire

Fail 7 Jul 2010 55,717 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

both rear bumpstops broken

slight engine missfire

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,698 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 43,351 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

frunt wipers in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,351 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

frunt wipers in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,613 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,087 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 37,087 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,476 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)

advise nearside and offside front tyres HR speed rating and nearside and offside rear tyres TR speed rating

Fail 28 Feb 2006 28,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

advise nearside and offside front tyres HR speed rating and nearside and offside rear tyres TR speed rating

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 WYF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WYF, 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 WYF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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