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DG03 NHX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,963 mi
Last recorded107,963 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,963 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light illuminated indicating possible electrical malfunction with in engine electrics

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 88H wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear weak performance (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 107,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both from front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge 195/60r15 88h

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

both rear shocks worn

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Fail 11 Jan 2018 107,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both from front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge 195/60r15 88h

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

both rear shocks worn

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Pass 14 Jan 2017 103,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from front to rear in places [2.5] (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 99,288 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 99,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,583 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipe corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 78,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 9 Jan 2013 73,821 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 13 Jan 2012 69,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 69,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,267 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,217 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,151 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,178 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 28,380 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 28,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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 NHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NHX, 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 DG03 NHX registered?

DG03 NHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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