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FX03 NDE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,584 mi
Last recorded133,584 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 NDE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 133,584 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken at rear

Fail 29 May 2020 133,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp corrosion to rear light cluster (requires replacement part) (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust bracket broken at rear

Pass 28 May 2019 126,904 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 126,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 120,263 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 120,180 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 112,258 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 104,777 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 97,905 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear shock absorber covers missing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 97,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear shock absorber covers missing

Fail 1 Jul 2014 88,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,905 miles

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,650 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,605 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

steering rack small leak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 54,605 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

steering rack small leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,702 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,551 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 27,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,304 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,993 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 14,527 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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FX03 NDE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 FX03 NDE, 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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FX03 NDE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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