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GV03 NLU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,962 mi
Last recorded91,962 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 NLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High level stop lamp not working

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 91,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High level stop lamp not working

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,120 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,625 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 75,622 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,127 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,782 miles

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

front and rear exhaust brackets have corrosion

n/s front tyre worn and has cuts within thread pattern

o/s front innerwing brake pipe has slight corrosion

o/s rear main to hub brake pipe has corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2014 68,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front and rear exhaust brackets have corrosion

n/s front tyre worn and has cuts within thread pattern

o/s front innerwing brae pipe has outer surface corrosion

o/s rear main to hub brake pipe has corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2013 66,010 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,180 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,026 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 59,002 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,336 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,553 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,037 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,985 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 34,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,527 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,770 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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GV03 NLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV03 NLU, 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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GV03 NLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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