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MM03 NTE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,313 mi
Last recorded68,313 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 NTE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,743 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine management light is on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,491 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 61,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.250%vol. (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light is on

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 57,713 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 57,713 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,111 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 52,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 49,210 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 44,493 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 44,442 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,120 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 3 Oct 2009 34,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,069 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,541 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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MM03 NTE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MM03 NTE, 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 MM03 NTE registered?

MM03 NTE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is MM03 NTE safe to buy?

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