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NC03 FCM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,984 mi
Last recorded122,984 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,984 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 122,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 113,895 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 105,593 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 100,094 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 98,349 miles

offside rear tyre worn out of shape

rear seats folded forward-unable to check seat belts

Pass 29 Jun 2009 81,986 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 81,986 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

advise rear shockabsorber dust covers loose

Pass 8 Jul 2008 67,482 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,075 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 54,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 41,501 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 FCM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

NC03 FCM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is NC03 FCM safe to buy?

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