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NJ53 ZHC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,912 mi
Last recorded161,912 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 161,912 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 161,912 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 155,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

headlamps starting to go misty

Pass 2 May 2018 148,441 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 142,151 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 131,471 miles

Both front headlamps faded

Driveshaft seal leak

Engine management light lit

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 131,160 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)

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

Both front headlamps faded

Driveshaft seal leak

Engine management light lit

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 120,885 miles

both front tyres close to limit

check history of cam belt? due at 100.000 miles

Pass 14 May 2014 105,883 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 105,883 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 91,389 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 74,635 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 59,913 miles

Both rear bump stops breaking up

Front brake pads worn low

Front wipers smear

N/s/r tyre near legal limit // Both rear tyrs worn on outer shoulders

O/s drive shaft carrier bearing noisy

Rear wiper smears and judders

Fail 25 May 2011 59,912 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear bump stops breaking up

Drivers door check-strap insecure

Front brake pads worn low

Front wipers smear

N/s/r tyre near legal limit // Both rear tyrs worn on outer shoulders

O/s drive shaft carrier bearing noisy

Rear wiper smears and judders

Pass 29 May 2010 44,788 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 35,612 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 27,730 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 19,895 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 12,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 12,107 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 ZHC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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