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FY03 NCJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,385 mi
Last recorded130,385 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 NCJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 130,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps fogging over definition fadad

Fail 7 May 2021 130,258 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of exhaust gasses (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps fogging over definition fadad

Pass 24 Apr 2020 125,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to degrade on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps starting to fog over and loose definition

Pass 24 May 2019 123,100 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Fail 16 May 2019 123,087 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of exhaust gasses (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 2 May 2018 119,481 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 115,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 110,720 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 110,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 105,543 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 100,185 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 100,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 93,240 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 85,800 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 73,506 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front anti roll bar link slightly bent

steering requires an uneven amount of effort from lock to lock

Pass 4 May 2010 63,454 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine aux idler noisy

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,753 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 41,448 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,943 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,804 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 23,804 miles

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

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

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

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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FY03 NCJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY03 NCJ, 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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FY03 NCJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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