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SJ53 NKX

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,221 mi
Last recorded76,221 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 NKX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,221 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 76,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 76,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,111 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,674 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,288 miles

headlights fading

surface corrosion rear axle,rear brake back plates,front shockers,springs,boot floor,centre seatbelt mounts

Fail 6 Jul 2017 70,288 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlights fading

surface corrosion rear axle,rear brake back plates,front shockers,springs,boot floor,centre seatbelt mounts

Pass 4 Jul 2016 66,268 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,033 miles

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)

both headlamp lenses detoriated

offside rear shocker dust cover detached

Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,897 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,810 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,051 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,758 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,550 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,059 miles

offside rear tyre and nearside front tyre have cuts on inside walls, but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,865 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,376 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,934 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,312 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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SJ53 NKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SJ53 NKX, 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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SJ53 NKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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