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NC03 FBX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,692 mi
Last recorded98,692 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 FBX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2017 98,692 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced foggy lens beem image only just there (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 97,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 95,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r lens damaged o/s/r tyre close to the limit headlamp lens both sides deteriorating [aim]

Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r lens damaged o/s/r tyre close to the limit headlamp lens both sides deteriorating [aim]

Pass 12 Mar 2014 93,028 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2014 93,028 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,531 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 81,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

door trims missing n/s and o/s

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,067 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)

rear bump stops worn

Fail 15 Mar 2012 72,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear bump stops worn

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust shield insecure

nsr shock shroud detached

osr shock shroud deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2011 61,767 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust shield insecure

nsr shock shroud detached

osr shock shroud deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,787 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 36,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 33,212 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,569 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 FBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FBX, 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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NC03 FBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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