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MK03 NYC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,402 mi
Last recorded106,402 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 NYC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,402 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 104,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat not fitted.belts not checked

Fail 24 Nov 2022 104,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat not fitted.belts not checked

Pass 21 Dec 2021 103,184 miles

rear brakes only just met efficiency

rear n/s seat removed

Pass 28 Nov 2020 101,805 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 100,370 miles

n/s and centre rear seat removed

Pass 21 Nov 2018 97,852 miles

ns rear seat missing, cannot check seat belt.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 97,852 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

headlamp lens es dirty

ns rear seat missing, cannot check seat belt.

Pass 2 Dec 2017 95,593 miles

headlamp images weak

n/s r seat not fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 90,110 miles

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2015 90,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2014 85,806 miles

rear seats missing at retest

Fail 21 Nov 2014 85,803 miles

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

does not require both seat belts to pass the minimun requirement

Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,831 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,639 miles

HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE VERY POOR

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,522 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 71,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,637 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,721 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 51,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,840 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 40,785 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,529 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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MK03 NYC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MK03 NYC, 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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MK03 NYC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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