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FE03 NXC

2003 Ford Fusion

Beige Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,150 mi
Last recorded112,150 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 NXC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 112,150 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 112,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 107,855 miles

All brake pipes greased

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

interior mirror missing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 102,885 miles

All brake pipes greased

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Mar 2016 102,885 miles

All brake pipes greased

Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 98,922 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWING SLIGHT LEAK

SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/R WHEEL BEARING - NO ROUGHNESS OR PLAY AT THIS TIME

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre cracking to sidewalls.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,172 miles

exhaust poor

Fail 13 Mar 2013 78,172 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust poor

Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,183 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 66,260 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,260 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,883 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,168 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 50,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,367 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 41,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,502 miles

slight play in both steering track rod inner joints

suspect slight leak from steering pump

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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FE03 NXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Beige with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE03 NXC, 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 FE03 NXC registered?

FE03 NXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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