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NJ53 ZNE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022
Fail 19 May 2022

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 clean headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spare wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2021

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding X 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed ALL 4 TYRES BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 93,309 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 92,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function damage to spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 from hoses forward around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 83,412 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 83,307 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 74,196 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 74,111 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 67,765 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,009 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,552 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,537 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,398 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 51,498 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,100 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,520 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 36,459 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 28,453 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,022 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 ZNE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZNE, 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 ZNE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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