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NX53 UKC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,140 mi
Last recorded134,140 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 UKC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 134,140 miles

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield loose

Pass 22 May 2015 126,933 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 126,931 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 118,614 miles

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 12 May 2014 118,614 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 110,550 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 105,622 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)

the engine management light stays on.

the engine oil level is on minimum.

the front brake pads have worn thin.

there is some rust on parts of front to back brake pipes.

Fail 22 Dec 2012 105,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

the engine management light stays on.

the engine oil level is on minimum.

the front brake pads have worn thin.

there is some rust on parts of front to back brake pipes.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 91,636 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 91,636 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant low

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2009 56,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Sidewalls of nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2008 39,727 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Sidewalls of nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,832 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 14,566 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 14,566 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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NX53 UKC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NX53 UKC, 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 NX53 UKC registered?

NX53 UKC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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