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SA53 NGN

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,803 mi
Last recorded101,803 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 NGN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 101,803 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 101,802 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 99,814 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 99,809 miles

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

header tank leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,396 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 97,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced black tape over 50% of lens (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / deep cracks but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & deep cracks but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 94,872 miles

Emissions not tested cooling fan not working & about to boil over (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed ,corroded & blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Window in an unacceptable condition all windows exsevly dirty (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / deep cracks but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & deep cracks but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,002 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 91,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker also worn & knocking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 88,378 miles

all tyres perished & cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2018 88,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

all tyres perished & cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2017 86,357 miles

All brake pipes corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

Heatshields loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,240 miles

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

Front grille broken

Nearside Wiper smearing slightly

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 30 Sep 2016 84,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front grille broken

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 75,266 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi

Corosion to nearside front brake pipe to flexi

Wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2013 64,171 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,422 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 44,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 37,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 37,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 32,986 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,362 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 27,362 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,235 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 22,235 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,454 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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SA53 NGN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA53 NGN, 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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SA53 NGN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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