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NU53 UUG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,149 mi
Last recorded64,149 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 UUG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 64,149 miles

Both front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Coolant leak Header tank cracked. Recommend replacement. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low and cracked on both shoulders. Recommend replacement. 195/60R15 88V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished. Recommend replacement.

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Fail 12 Jan 2019 64,149 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Suspect bulb failure. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested No pattern due to condition. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Recommend polish or replacement. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Suspect bulb failure. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" blade. Blade end support missing. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Coolant leak Header tank cracked. Recommend replacement. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low and cracked on both shoulders. Recommend replacement. 195/60R15 88V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished. Recommend replacement.

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,439 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 58,438 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear lines (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,504 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 53,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,013 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 49,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,472 miles

both front shock absorber outer casings corroded

both headlamp lenses misty but still good pattern

fuel lines slight corrosion

main centre brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2013 34,204 miles

both front brake hose ferrols slight corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2013 34,202 miles

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

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

both front brake hose ferrols slight corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,188 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 25,163 miles

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

engine management(mil) light on

Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,466 miles

front and n/s rear tyres perished and cracked

handbrake travel high

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 16,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2008 13,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 9,472 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 5,274 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 4,462 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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NU53 UUG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NU53 UUG, 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 UUG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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