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SD53 NXG

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

130,725 mi
Last recorded130,725 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 NXG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 130,725 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 130,723 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested REAR AXLE UNSAFE (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 126,357 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 126,357 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 119,989 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 119,989 miles

Emissions not tested co high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,378 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 115,378 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Co levels high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 109,988 miles

Both front headlamp beam poor

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 109,987 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamp beam poor

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 103,100 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 103,093 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,938 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,377 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 79,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,504 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,521 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 66,521 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,861 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 60,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,104 miles

Oil leak, from engine.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine management fault light on.

Oil leak, from engine.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,648 miles

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

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)

o/side rear tyre perished between treads

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,929 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,275 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 49,275 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,092 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,871 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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SD53 NXG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SD53 NXG, 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 SD53 NXG registered?

SD53 NXG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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