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NC03 FFX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,940 mi
Last recorded90,940 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,940 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 90,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 87,466 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 87,466 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,710 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 79,709 miles

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

Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,068 miles

offside front tyre has light cracking in treads

Fail 19 Jun 2014 63,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre has light cracking in treads

Fail 17 Jun 2013 58,812 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,812 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,415 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

uneven wear to both nearside tyres

Fail 14 Jun 2011 49,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

uneven wear to both nearside tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,305 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slighty noisey

Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,012 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,690 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 FFX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FFX, 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 FFX registered?

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

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