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EF03 NHK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,725 mi
Last recorded143,725 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 143,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 143,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible yellow plate faded (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 137,061 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 137,060 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 131,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 120,297 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 114,568 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 63,912 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 63,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,725 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 58,724 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015

**** STRONG ADVISE - both front tyres/close to limit/bald on both edges & perishing

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine oil leak

n/s/rear tyre bald outer edge & perishing

o/s/rear tyre close to limit/near bald outer edge & perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2014

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 45,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,784 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 38,784 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,516 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,906 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 27,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,139 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly faded

Fail 11 Jun 2009 23,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 12,133 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 8,735 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 NHK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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