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NC03 FJV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,404 mi
Last recorded108,404 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 FJV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 108,404 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 108,403 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 87,164 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 2 Oct 2014 87,164 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,426 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 69,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 56,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,473 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,940 miles

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

centre rear brake light inop

Fail 6 Oct 2011 45,940 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

centre rear brake light inop

Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,340 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,802 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,406 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 34,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,905 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 28,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 FJV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC03 FJV registered?

NC03 FJV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is NC03 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC03 FJV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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