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NY53 EFA

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,444 mi
Last recorded116,444 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 EFA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2022 116,444 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 107,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2021 107,972 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 195 60 r15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 99,667 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 195 60 r15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

oil filter corroded

was low in oil

Fail 31 Oct 2019 93,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

oil filter corroded

was low in oil

Pass 14 Nov 2018 89,412 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 89,412 miles

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,331 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 83,329 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,774 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,963 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,468 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,411 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 56,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,304 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 50,457 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,101 miles

ADVICE nsr and osr bump stops perished and spliting

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 45,753 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 45,753 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,968 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,785 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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NY53 EFA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NY53 EFA, 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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NY53 EFA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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