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AX03 NPC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,233 mi
Last recorded160,233 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NPC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 160,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 148,758 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 137,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 126,332 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 114,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 98,177 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 30 Jun 2010 86,305 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 24 Jun 2010 85,942 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,364 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Jun 2008 60,510 miles

(6) Alternator belt deteriorated slightly.

(6) Rear exhaust box corroded slightly.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,510 miles

(6) Alternator belt deteriorated slightly.

(6) Rear exhaust box corroded slightly.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,109 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 47,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,172 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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AX03 NPC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AX03 NPC, 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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AX03 NPC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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