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NL53 KLD

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,143 mi
Last recorded134,143 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 KLD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 134,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r shocker cover off

Fail 17 Jul 2020 134,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r shocker cover off

Pass 10 Jul 2019 133,724 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r shocker cover off

Pass 16 Jul 2018 132,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 132,775 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 127,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r shocker cover off

Fail 18 Jul 2017 127,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r shocker cover off

Pass 13 Jul 2016 120,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains/rears (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r shocker cover off

Fail 13 Jul 2016 120,363 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains/rears (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r shocker cover off

Pass 14 Jul 2015 109,606 miles

slight oil leak from O/S gearbox output shaft seal.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 99,477 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 90,276 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,859 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,248 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 65,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,668 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,425 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 55,425 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,074 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 33,621 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,621 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,041 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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NL53 KLD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NL53 KLD, 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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NL53 KLD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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