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DU03 NXS

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,372 mi
Last recorded129,372 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 NXS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 129,372 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 129,364 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2015 122,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2015 122,196 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 114,990 miles

Front headlight patterns weak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2013 107,827 miles

F/wipers splitting

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2013 107,827 miles

F/wipers splitting

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2012 99,651 miles

front headlamps glazing(may affect beam image,ok at time of test).

unable to fully inspect o/s/r seatbelt as child seat fitted, tested as presented(visual inspection only).

Fail 19 May 2012 99,651 miles

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

front headlamps glazing(may affect beam image,ok at time of test).

unable to fully inspect o/s/r seatbelt as child seat fitted, tested as presented(visual inspection only).

Pass 16 May 2011 92,889 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 86,243 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 86,243 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Mist of oil on rack.

Rear springs corroded.

Stickers in screen.

Pass 6 May 2009 78,877 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 78,877 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 72,347 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)

Pass 10 May 2007 57,240 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 57,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres very close to limit.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,766 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 37,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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)

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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DU03 NXS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DU03 NXS, 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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DU03 NXS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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