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NC03 FBF

2003 Ford Fusion

Gold Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,511 mi
Last recorded97,511 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 FBF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 96,536 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 96,536 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 96,528 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working x3 (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,687 miles

Exhaust back box mounting snapped but exhaust still secure

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,392 miles

Coolant leak

advice front head light lens starting to detireate both sides

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,105 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 79,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,989 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,185 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,767 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 69,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 66,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer covers broken on rear shockabsorbers shockabsorbers ok..

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,505 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 62,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2008 54,239 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2007 45,106 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 45,106 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,795 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 35,795 miles

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

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

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 FBF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NC03 FBF, 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 FBF registered?

NC03 FBF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is NC03 FBF safe to buy?

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