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NC03 FBZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,693 mi
Last recorded121,693 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2019 121,693 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres n/s & o/s cracked/perished between tread

Pass 5 Jul 2018 119,070 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked/perished between tread

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 119,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked/perished between tread

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2017 117,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear shocks dust covers insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2016 113,989 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage underside (2.3.3b)

power steering bottle weeping/damp

Pass 14 Jul 2015 108,716 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 108,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,749 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

headlamps fading

coolant leak

offside rear shock absorber protective sleeve insecure

sligth distortion on offside rear tyre

steering rack damp

wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2014 102,747 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

corrosion on brake pipes

headlamps fading

offside rear shock absorber protective sleeve insecure

sligth distortion on offside rear tyre

steering rack damp

wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,257 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on underside of vehicle

head lights faiding

wear on brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,980 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

protective sleeves on rear shock absorbers insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,254 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

proctetive sleeves insecure on rear shock absorbers

wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,880 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 69,490 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,018 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,886 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 52,882 miles

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

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,593 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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 FBZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

NC03 FBZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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