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NC03 HNW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,023 mi
Last recorded143,023 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 HNW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 143,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 4 Sep 2021 143,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 140,304 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 139,612 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 137,434 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 137,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 134,818 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 134,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 125,623 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 125,623 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,422 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 108,213 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 108,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 102,157 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,123 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,367 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 70,739 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,356 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 58,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,414 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,228 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 30,824 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 HNW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HNW, 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 HNW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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