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NJ53 ZFF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,932 mi
Last recorded61,932 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 ZFF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 61,932 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,718 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 60,334 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 56,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2014 56,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,168 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,202 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 38,382 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 38,382 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,276 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,025 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,044 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 79,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,931 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 ZFF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZFF, 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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What year was NJ53 ZFF registered?

NJ53 ZFF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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