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NV53 NBX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,512 mi
Last recorded80,512 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 NBX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,512 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 80,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,420 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear has been greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 80,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear has been greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,785 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,773 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,143 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,584 miles

car has wheeltrims fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,680 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,350 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,746 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,595 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 33,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,408 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 29,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,561 miles

near side rear tyre 3-5-6mm

Fail 17 Oct 2006 20,561 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre 3-5-6mm shoulder

off side front tyre 1-3-4mm shoulder

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 NBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV53 NBX registered?

NV53 NBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is NV53 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 NBX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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