MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust becoming corroded
exhaust becoming corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
center brake light inop
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
center brake light inop
n/s/r tyre worn close to legal tread limit.
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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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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