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FA03 NXT

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,527 mi
Last recorded113,527 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 NXT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 113,527 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 113,527 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 107,454 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 107,452 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 101,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,603 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 20 Mar 2014 87,616 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 68,527 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,424 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 60,422 miles

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2010 52,480 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 47,983 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,827 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2008 42,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,721 miles

Centre & rear exhaust heat sheilds insecure.

Pass 8 Jul 2006 26,120 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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FA03 NXT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FA03 NXT, 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 FA03 NXT registered?

FA03 NXT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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