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NC03 FFP

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,246 mi
Last recorded69,246 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 FFP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 69,246 miles

Emissions not tested abandoned due to very high emissions reading and possible fuel running out (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,521 miles

exhaust system corroded

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2020 68,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light lens fogged over (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light lens fogged over / poss bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r tyre cracked / perished / splitting in centre of tread to cords 195 / 60 / 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroded

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,396 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 65,493 miles

brake pipes & fuel pipes greased

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 65,489 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes & fuel pipes greased

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,240 miles

Front slight noise from steering column when turning /unable to see covers fitted recommend further investigation .

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 64,236 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded close to fuel tank . (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part brake hose insecure mounting clip loose . (3.6.B.4a)

Front slight noise from steering column when turning /unable to see covers fitted recommend further investigation .

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,059 miles

both head light lens becoming fogged over / beam patterns slighity deffused

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2016 63,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked / perished / split to cords 195 / 60 / 15 v (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split 19" - 22" (8.2.2)

both head light lens becoming fogged over / beam patterns slighity deffused

o/s/r tyre becoming cracked / perished / adv to replace 195 / 60 / 15 v

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,396 miles

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

oil misting on steering rack .

Fail 1 Jun 2015 61,396 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

oil misting on steering rack .

Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,796 miles

Exhaust system rusty and weak.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,232 miles

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

exhaust system rusty.

Pass 17 May 2012 54,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,332 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 51,332 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 49,235 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 49,235 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s mirror damaged and taped up but not afecting rear view

Fail 1 Jun 2009 45,748 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s mirror damaged and taped up but not afecting rear view

Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,894 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,803 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 FFP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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