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NM53 YVB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,419 mi
Last recorded134,419 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM53 YVB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 134,419 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 134,419 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 128,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 123,207 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 123,207 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 111,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 111,619 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 102,849 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 102,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 100,004 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,750 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,981 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,854 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 71,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,827 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 62,827 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,987 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 54,987 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 43,748 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,994 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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NM53 YVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 NM53 YVB, 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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NM53 YVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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