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NC03 FNW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,688 mi
Last recorded101,688 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 101,688 miles

Dampness/slight leak noted from steering pump/pipes/rack area

General body damage noted

Headlights faded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 101,688 miles

Emissions not tested Due to rear exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Dampness/slight leak noted from steering pump/pipes/rack area

General body damage noted

Headlights faded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,243 miles

Chip in windscreen

Dampness noted around steering rack area

Headlights faded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 94,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Dampness noted around steering rack area

Headlights faded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlights faded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,746 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlights faded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 74,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60x15 (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly in sidewalls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2016 71,609 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 71,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 62,407 miles

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

wipers poor new blades required shortly

Fail 7 May 2015 62,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

wipers poor new blades required shortly

Pass 14 May 2014 56,312 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 56,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,099 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 388,883 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 29,313 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 21,645 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 21,643 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,142 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,758 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 16,081 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 FNW 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 FNW, 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 FNW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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