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DG03 NKE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,538 mi
Last recorded110,538 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 NKE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 110,538 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 110,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front 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 3 Apr 2017 105,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread 195/60/15

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 105,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread 195/60/15

both rear shocker dust covers and bump stops perished and insecure

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 100,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 96,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine coolant level low

Fail 27 Apr 2015 96,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine coolant level low

Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,616 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 93,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2011 84,156 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2010 76,749 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 76,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,548 miles

N/S/R tyre 3mm.

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F tyre 3mm.

O/S/R inner and outer sidewalls cracking.

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

Rear numberplate slightly detriorated.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 65,248 miles

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

N/S/R tyre 3mm.

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F tyre 3mm.

O/S/R inner and outer sidewalls cracking.

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

Rear numberplate slightly detriorated.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,406 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 NKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NKE, 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 NKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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