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NV53 LXU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,633 mi
Last recorded146,633 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 LXU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 146,633 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both Sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In Engine Bay Going Through Wheel Arch Hole (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel Tank One Missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine Oil Leak

Gearbox Oil Leak

High Level Brake Light Not Working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 119,900 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,950 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 111,189 miles

both headlamp lenses dull

Pass 16 Dec 2014 104,987 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,261 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,879 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 85,879 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,118 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 75,033 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,239 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,907 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,059 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 43,059 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 32,242 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 21,183 miles

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

advise offside front tyre punctured

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 LXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV53 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

NV53 LXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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