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NV53 RRZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,092 mi
Last recorded55,092 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 RRZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 55,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 55,092 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 53,678 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 52,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 52,136 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 50,808 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 49,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 44,987 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,941 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 42,941 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,370 miles

Noise from engine.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,645 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 40,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,043 miles

noise from steering when worked lock to lock.

oil film on steering rack.

slight stiffness in steering.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,919 miles

general corrosion to underbody and underbody components.

service brake 51%.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 35,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion to underbody and underbody components.

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

rear tyres badly cracked,

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,621 miles

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

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

rear seats folded down unable to fully examine seat belts

Fail 21 Nov 2012 33,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear seats folded down unable to fully examine seat belts

Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,788 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,581 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 28,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,651 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,882 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,859 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,893 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 RRZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RRZ, 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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NV53 RRZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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