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NX53 VCF

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,115 mi
Last recorded81,115 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 VCF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery warning light on

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

n/s/f, n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

oil filter badly rusted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 81,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery warning light on

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

n/s/f, n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

oil filter badly rusted

oil filter badly rusted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

al rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken

Fail 12 Oct 2016 75,800 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

al rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,241 miles

Rear various b.pipes corroded at rear....................................

Pass 13 Oct 2014 62,960 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at o/s/r

high level stoplight innop

Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

a/freeze leaking on to wiring under thermostat

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,979 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 48,979 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,271 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 38,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,510 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,691 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 30,691 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,555 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 25,404 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

high level brake light inop

Fail 5 May 2006 24,698 miles

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

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

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 VCF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

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

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