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NU53 VHR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,422 mi
Last recorded67,422 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 67,422 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 66,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,491 miles

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

Front brake pads 80% worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 63,491 miles

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

Front brake pads 80% worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,037 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 4 Jan 2018 59,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,653 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,393 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 53,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,902 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,670 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,114 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 44,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,638 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,256 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,677 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,369 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 23,072 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Jun 2006 20,967 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 VHR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU53 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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