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NL53 UCN

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,791 mi
Last recorded91,791 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 91,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

lower gearbox mounting in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine warning lamp on

slight leak from offside drive shaft oil seal

Fail 30 Aug 2017 88,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine warning lamp on

slight leak from offside drive shaft oil seal

Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,399 miles

both front headlamps becoming deteriorated

both rear tyres becoming perished

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit and becoming perished 2mm

o/s/f tyre becoming worn/perished 3mm

slight hissing around n/s of engine bay

Fail 1 Sep 2016 85,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front headlamps becoming deteriorated

both rear tyres becoming perished

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit and becoming perished 2mm

o/s/f tyre becoming worn/perished 3mm

slight hissing around n/s of engine bay

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,130 miles

all tyres becoming perished

both front headlamps becoming deteriorated

both front indicators becoming pale

engine managment light on

exhaust system becoming corroded

various minor oil leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,251 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamps becoming deteriorated

both front to rear brake pipes starting to become corroded

both front wiper blades split and starting to smear windscreen

exhaust system corroded

nail in offside rear tyre - repairable

offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

small cut in nearside front tyre, no cords visible

Fail 1 Sep 2014 79,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamps becoming deteriorated

both front to rear brake pipes starting to become corroded

both front wiper blades split and starting to smear windscreen

exhaust system corroded

nail in offside rear tyre - repairable

offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

small cut in nearside front tyre, no cords visible

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

exhaust becoming corroded

various slight oil leaks

Fail 5 Sep 2012 74,579 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,579 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2011 72,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

all tyres badly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

slight wear to front discs

Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front wipers split at edges

both rear tyres perishing

slight wear to front discs

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,475 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 67,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,466 miles

center brake light inop

Fail 1 Sep 2008 64,462 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

center brake light inop

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,299 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal tread limit.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UCN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UCN, 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 UCN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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