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FX03 NDV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,780 mi
Last recorded88,780 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 NDV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,780 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,829 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe slightly corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both sides front coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both sides rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 78,937 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe slightly corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both sides front coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both sides rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,414 miles

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Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipe surface corrosion by the fuel tank

Pass 5 Jul 2014 66,197 miles

engine miss-fire

Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,761 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 61,597 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 49,250 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 31,401 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 31,387 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 7 May 2009 24,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant level low

Pass 10 May 2008 20,849 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 16,646 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,220 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 NDV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NDV, 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 FX03 NDV registered?

FX03 NDV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is FX03 NDV safe to buy?

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