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SJ53 NSV

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,358 mi
Last recorded114,358 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 NSV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 114,358 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

center brakelight inop

eml on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs

nail in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Oct 2014 114,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

center brakelight inop

eml on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs

nail in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2013 106,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

colour both front indicators

condition of front brake discs

condition of rear exhaust section

front brake imbalance

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2013 106,069 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

colour both front indicators

condition of front brake discs

condition of rear exhaust section

front brake imbalance

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2012 98,681 miles

Oil leak

condition of centre exhaust section

condition of fuel flap

outer edge of n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2012 98,681 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

condition of centre exhaust section

condition of fuel flap

outer edge of n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,928 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 79,049 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,451 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 67,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,491 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,257 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,181 miles

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

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 NSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ53 NSV, 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 SJ53 NSV registered?

SJ53 NSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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