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FY03 NEJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,739 mi
Last recorded115,739 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 NEJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 115,739 miles

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

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 115,793 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 109,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air indutcion pipe off under bonnet

both rear tyres close to legal limit and perrished

exhaust corroded

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2012 101,527 miles

corrosion on steering /suspension components

exhaust system corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion on brake pipes

wheel trims scuffed

Fail 23 May 2012 101,525 miles

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

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

corrosion on steering /suspension components

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion on brake pipes

wheel trims scuffed

Pass 5 May 2011 92,392 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 92,390 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 82,061 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 69,172 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 69,172 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,250 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 46,174 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 31,563 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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FY03 NEJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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