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NC03 HGM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,592 mi
Last recorded86,592 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 86,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / tread miss-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 86,591 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / tread miss-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 83,615 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2017 80,032 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 23 May 2017 80,032 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2016 76,688 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshappen

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear tyre tread pattern perished

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

Rear Lower gearbox mount rubber perished

Pass 18 May 2015 72,562 miles

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

lower rear gearbox mounting slightly perished

slight blow from rear exhaust section

Fail 18 May 2015 72,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

lower rear gearbox mounting slightly perished

slight blow from rear exhaust section

Pass 19 May 2014 68,354 miles

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2014 68,354 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2013 63,481 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 63,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 58,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 54,281 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 50,310 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 45,700 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 39,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,359 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 34,607 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 29,332 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 HGM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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