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NC03 FJX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,692 mi
Last recorded100,692 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 100,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15v (5.2.3 (e))

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2018 97,078 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in treads

small chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2018 97,078 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre cracking in treads

small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,445 miles

age cracks in rear tyres

brake pipes greased and nsr rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2017 93,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

age cracks in rear tyres

brake pipes greased and nsr rusty

Pass 3 May 2016 89,917 miles

front to rear brake pipes greased

slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 5 May 2015 87,548 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 84,757 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,025 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 73,025 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 66,935 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,935 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 59,954 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 59,954 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,461 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 53,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,863 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 47,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,950 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 32,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,805 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 FJX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

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

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