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EF03 NBJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,599 mi
Last recorded97,599 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 NBJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 97,599 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 97,599 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 92,951 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 92,951 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 87,863 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 87,863 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 79,920 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 69,871 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 58,635 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 58,518 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

condition of number plates

Fail 29 May 2008 48,016 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

n/s/r bump stop starting to split

Pass 29 May 2008 48,016 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

n/s/r bump stop starting to split

Pass 30 May 2007 36,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 27,696 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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EF03 NBJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF03 NBJ, 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 EF03 NBJ registered?

EF03 NBJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is EF03 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 NBJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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