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NC03 HJA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,908 mi
Last recorded92,908 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 92,908 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 88,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 82,016 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 82,005 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded+ previous repair not seam welded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear sill soft and corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at bracket (3.6.B.4e)

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 79,228 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear sill soft and corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at bracket (3.6.B.4e)

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,381 miles

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 18 Jan 2016 75,381 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near side outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 19 Jan 2015 71,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disks starting to wear

offsider rear shock absorber has misting of oil

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,147 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disks starting to wear

offsider rear shock absorber has misting of oil

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,487 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Gearbox damp

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front steering rack gaiter stretched

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear coil spring corroded at bottom

Offside washer jet only working on 1 jet

Steering rack damp

offside rear shock absorber shroud broken

Fail 3 Feb 2014 68,487 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Gearbox damp

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front steering rack gaiter stretched

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear coil spring corroded at bottom

Offside washer jet only working on 1 jet

Steering rack damp

offside rear shock absorber shroud broken

Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,504 miles

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2013 65,471 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,176 miles

both rear short brake pipes corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2012 63,176 miles

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

both rear short brake pipes corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,781 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease

Corrosion both front brake flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion nearside outer sill

Corrosion offside rear short and offside rear main brake pipes

Rear silencer brackets corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,824 miles

both front brake flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2009 54,146 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,520 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,960 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,004 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 HJA 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 68.2%.

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

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