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NV53 EFX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 EFX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2018

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 8 Feb 2017 113,512 miles

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 3 Feb 2016 105,836 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 105,836 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 96,839 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,400 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,795 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,087 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,332 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 58,620 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,620 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,828 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,231 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,719 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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NV53 EFX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NV53 EFX, 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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What year was NV53 EFX registered?

NV53 EFX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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