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NA03 XXL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,090 mi
Last recorded96,090 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 XXL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 96,090 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,939 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion forming around rear subframe mounts

Corrosion on center pipe

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer C.V boot leaking grease from under clip

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Misting of oil around steering gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 88,251 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount detached

Fail 31 Aug 2017 88,187 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front power steering pipe insecure

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

Rear exhaust mount detached

Fail 22 Aug 2017 88,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both headlights poor beam image

rear silencer mount broken

Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,646 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,819 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,303 miles

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

offside rear shockabsorber top dust cover loose

Fail 9 Sep 2014 73,273 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

offside rear shockabsorber top dust cover loose

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2013 64,737 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,758 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,676 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 43,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,631 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 40,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,997 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,287 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,439 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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NA03 XXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NA03 XXL, 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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NA03 XXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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