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NC03 HNF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,496 mi
Last recorded106,496 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 106,496 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 103,246 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 103,246 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,959 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded at rear

Fail 10 Jun 2014 82,317 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,856 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,848 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 73,445 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,565 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 68,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,804 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,035 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,528 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 42,525 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,404 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 HNF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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