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RE53 NLJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,299 mi
Last recorded54,299 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 54,299 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 54,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 40,766 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 40,766 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S brake pipe under arch at front...... MUST BE REPLACED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S front to rear brake pipe (at rear)..... MUST BE REPLACED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S front to rear brake pipe (at rear)...MUST BE REPLACED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 40,215 miles

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

corrosion around rear axle mounts

Fail 9 Nov 2022 40,215 miles

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

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

corrosion around rear axle mounts

Pass 11 Nov 2021 39,235 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 39,235 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 37,604 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 37,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 36,745 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 35,870 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,079 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 10 Aug 2016 35,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect new headlamp needed (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect new headlamp needed (1.8.A.1b)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,409 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,342 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,940 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear hanger corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,442 miles

offside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread left

Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,290 miles

both front headlamp lenses worn

offside rear tyre 3mm of tread left

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,659 miles

both front headlamp lenses worn

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge 1-4mm of tread left

Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,893 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,015 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,749 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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RE53 NLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE53 NLJ, 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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RE53 NLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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