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NC03 AEF

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,214 mi
Last recorded73,214 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 AEF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 73,214 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,225 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 60,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone. also leaking slightly. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlight lens is hazed slightly.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone. also leaking slightly. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade split slightly.

Offside Headlight lens is hazed slightly.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes on rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 56,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,236 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,272 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 44,272 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,941 miles

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

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

front wiper's are split....

o/s/r tyre is cracking.....

Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,912 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,729 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 25,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,893 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 21,893 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 15,894 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,336 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,850 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 3,588 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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NC03 AEF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NC03 AEF, 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 NC03 AEF registered?

NC03 AEF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is NC03 AEF safe to buy?

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