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NL53 UDW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,527 mi
Last recorded105,527 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 UDW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 105,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 105,525 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,637 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 102,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,859 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,577 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

shields limiting inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2018 87,575 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

shields limiting inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,534 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 81,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 75,686 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 74,312 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,177 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 69,177 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 53,145 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 worn on shoulders but have a stepped tread depth pattern.

exhaust rear silencer support bracket coroded thin.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished.

Pass 28 May 2012 47,256 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 47,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 43,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 38,107 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

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

Fail 22 May 2009 30,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 30,273 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 24,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 18,789 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 UDW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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