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NX53 UMU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,502 mi
Last recorded125,502 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 125,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 124,066 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 124,016 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and offside front /very corroded working at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bumper just secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/box section areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 124,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe not secure (2.1.5 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and offside front /very corroded working at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear bumper just secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/box section areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 122,386 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,710 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing. ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 114,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing. ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

large oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Jul 2015 106,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

large oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Oct 2014 102,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,953 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,931 miles

Airbag light on

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 98,931 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Airbag light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 95,752 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,752 miles

Air bag light on

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 91,176 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 11 Nov 2011 91,176 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,432 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 85,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light indicates fault

Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,589 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,298 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 33,865 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,865 miles

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

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 UMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UMU, 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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NX53 UMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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