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FM03 NRU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,515 mi
Last recorded32,515 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 NRU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 32,515 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 32,512 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 31,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,874 miles

Offside Front brake hose twisting

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

front brake pads and discs wearing low

slight blow on exhaust

water tank leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2019 30,874 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

water tank leaking

slight blow on exhaust

Offside Front brake hose twisting

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

front brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front cut in tyre wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread

exhaust rusty

water poss leaking from water bottle

Pass 19 May 2017 28,947 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

front tyre cut and cracking

gear box leaking

squeek on engine

Fail 18 May 2017 28,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

front tyre cut and cracking

gear box leaking

squeek on engine

Pass 20 May 2016 28,135 miles

brake pipes and springs rusty

cut in tyre wall

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 May 2015 27,294 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 14 May 2015 27,294 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2014 25,917 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 25,917 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 23,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 23,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,116 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,528 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,952 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,228 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,840 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 9,840 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,109 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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FM03 NRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FM03 NRU, 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 FM03 NRU registered?

FM03 NRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FM03 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 NRU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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