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NL53 WZT

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,060 mi
Last recorded165,060 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 WZT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 165,060 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

battery light on dash

car idling too high

Pass 29 Aug 2019 147,477 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure BUMPER (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 147,362 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure BUMPER (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 135,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper poor

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 125,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 125,180 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 103,581 miles

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

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

coolant leak

rear bump stops perished

Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,351 miles

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

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 26 Mar 2013 68,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,527 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,956 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,016 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,377 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 40,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,500 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,760 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 6,151 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,494 miles

offside rear tyre metal in tread

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 WZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NL53 WZT, 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 WZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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