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DG03 NBX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,804 mi
Last recorded72,804 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 NBX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 72,803 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Small split Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,413 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split in boot, but not allowing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket corroded but still has sufficient mountings in place (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 67,030 miles

Engine cover(s)/Undershield(s)/Wheel trim(s) fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust backbox supporting bracket broken but system is still secure

Fail 18 Jul 2018 67,030 miles

Engine cover(s)/Undershield(s)/Wheel trim(s) fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust backbox supporting bracket broken but system is still secure

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,583 miles

Engine cover(s)/Undershield(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,530 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 65,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 64,803 miles

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

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter has a very small split, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,803 miles

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter has a very small split, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light on

Fail 19 Jul 2013 63,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light on

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,907 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)

advise nsf tyre sidewall damage

advise nsf wheel slightly damaged

slight rattle from inside exhaust pipe

Fail 25 Jun 2012 61,907 miles

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

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

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

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

advise nsf tyre sidewall damage

advise nsf wheel slightly damaged

slight rattle from inside exhaust pipe

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,772 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,073 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 31,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Dec 2006 20,651 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 15,593 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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DG03 NBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG03 NBX, 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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DG03 NBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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