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NU53 RGY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,287 mi
Last recorded108,287 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 RGY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 108,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,538 miles

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

Fuel filling pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 104,537 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel filling pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 101,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 101,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 97,859 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Nearside 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 97,858 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Nearside 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 93,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,151 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,212 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,533 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,084 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,315 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 72,698 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre treads worn very low near limit

Fail 13 Nov 2012 72,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside and nearside rear tyre treads worn very low near limit

Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,211 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 61,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 11 Nov 2010 50,463 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 50,463 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,067 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 29,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,653 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,428 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 11,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,069 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread strogly advised

corrosion started on both subframes

Fail 15 Jun 2006 10,069 miles

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

all four tyres cracking in tread strongly advised

corrosion started on both subframes

powered steering rack damp slight

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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NU53 RGY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NU53 RGY, 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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NU53 RGY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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